Peak Hill
NSW 2869 · Parkes
1,162 (2021) → 1,090 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Parkes local government area (est. 14,119 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Peak Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Parkes, NSW 2869, about 321km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $299K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 301km inland. Peak Hill has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 18/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.64%), New Zealand (0.95%), South Africa (0.69%), Malaysia (0.43%), Netherlands (0.34%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.52%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.52%), Cantonese (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 2025
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 848 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 912
- Peak Hill Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 785
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Peak Hill
Is Peak Hill safe?
Peak Hill has a residential safety score of 18/100, 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 9,380 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Peak Hill?
In Peak Hill, the median house price is $299K. Median weekly house rent is $380.
How far is Peak Hill from Sydney CBD?
Peak Hill is about 320.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Peak Hill?
Peak Hill has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 849 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Peak Hill?
Peak Hill has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.