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Parkes NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Parkes, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Parkes NSW is 11,324 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parkes is $731 per week ($38,012 per year). Median rent in Parkes is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Parkes has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Parkes has a population density of 11.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Parkes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parkes is $1,300.
There were 386 recorded offences in Parkes in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (94 offences).
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Parkes Population
Parkes Median Income & Rent
Parkes Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Parkes Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Parkes Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Parkes Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Parkes Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Parkes Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Parkes Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Parkes Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Parkes Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Parkes Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Parkes Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Parkes Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Parkes Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Parkes Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Parkes Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Parkes School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Parkes Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Parkes Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Parkes Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Parkes How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Parkes Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Parkes Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Parkes Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Parkes Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Parkes Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Parkes Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Parkes Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Parkes Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Parkes Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Parkes Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Parkes When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Parkes Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Parkes Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Parkes Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Parkes Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Parkes Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 386 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Parkes Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkes
What is the population of Parkes NSW?
The population of Parkes NSW is 11,324 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².Parkes is ranked #508 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Parkes?
The median personal income in Parkes NSW is $731 per week, or $38,012 per year.The median household income is $1,401 per week.Family income is $1,863 per week.Parkes is ranked #4,899 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Parkes?
Median rent in Parkes NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Parkes ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Parkes?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parkes NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Parkes?
The median age in Parkes NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Parkes a good suburb to live in?
Parkes is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 11,324.The median income is $731/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13162. All dollar figures in AUD.