Parkes
NSW 2870 · Parkes
11,324 (2021) → 11,337 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parkes is a stable suburb in Parkes, NSW 2870, about 285km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $459K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 270km inland. Parkes has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 16/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2870 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (0.94%), Philippines (0.7%), New Zealand (0.63%), South Africa (0.41%), China (0.26%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.34%), Afrikaans (0.3%), Nepali (0.28%), Mandarin (0.26%), Tagalog (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Parkes Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1014
- Holy Family Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 988
- Parkes East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Parkes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 896
- Parkes High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 894
- Middleton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 891
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Parkes
Is Parkes safe?
Parkes has a residential safety score of 16/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,743 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Parkes?
In Parkes, the median house price is $459K and the median unit price is $536K. Median weekly house rent is $440.
How far is Parkes from Sydney CBD?
Parkes is about 285.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Parkes?
Parkes has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 939 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parkes?
Parkes has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.