Parma NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Parma, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Parma NSW is 167 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parma is $785 per week ($40,820 per year). Median rent in Parma is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Parma has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Parma has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Parma is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parma is $1,950.

There were 7 recorded offences in Parma in 2024-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Parma Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Parma Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$785/wk
$40,820 per year
#3839 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
#2632 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Parma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (88) Female 49.7% (87)

Population Density

8.6
people per km²
167 people · 19.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Parma Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Parma Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
64.8% 35 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.2% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Parma Country of Birth

Australia
94.5%
England
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Parma Religion

No Religion
36.0%
Catholic
20.5%
Anglican
13.7%
Not stated
11.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.5%
Other Religions Tot
3.7%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
3.7%
Uniting Church
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Parma Languages Spoken at Home

Other
70.0%
Italian
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Parma Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 45 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 30 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.0% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
41.5% 56 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Parma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.9%
Bachelor Degree
22.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Parma Occupation

Professionals
24.6%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.8%
Community & Personal Service
7.7%
Labourers
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Parma Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.4%
Architecture & Building
15.5%
Engineering
13.8%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Education
10.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.6%
Creative Arts
6.9%
Health
6.9%
Information Technology
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Parma Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Parma Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.7%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Parma Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 82
↔️
Separated
1.9% 3
📋
Divorced
13.5% 21
🕊️
Widowed
6.5% 10
👤
Never married
25.2% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parma Ancestry

Australian
36.1%
English
27.9%
Irish
6.7%
Scottish
6.7%
Other
5.8%
Croatian
4.8%
Italian
4.8%
German
2.9%
Dutch
2.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parma School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
38.5%
Vocational Education
34.6%
Secondary — Catholic
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Parma Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.9% 18
No need for assistance
94.1% 288

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Parma Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.5% 23
Not a volunteer
83.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
70.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Parma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
22.4%
Walked only
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Parma Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.6%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3 vehicles
16.9%
4+ vehicles
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Parma Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
40.9%
4 bedrooms
24.2%
5 bedrooms
10.6%
6+ bedrooms
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Parma Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
29.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parma Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
303
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Arthritis
15
Diabetes
6
Asthma
6
Dementia
4
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Parma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
2.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
16.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parma Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.1%
Couple — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — no children under 15
20.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Parma Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
2.2% 3
🏅
Previously served
5.1% 7
👤
Never served
92.8% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Parma Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
21.9% 30
Did not provide
78.1% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parma Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
1 child
7.9%
2 children
36.8%
3 children
34.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Parma When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1961–1970
8
1971–1980
4
2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Parma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5–14 hours
34.1%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
19.3%
Did not do domestic work
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Parma Household Size

1 person
19.4%
2 persons
43.5%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
16.1%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Parma Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from TAS
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Parma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Parma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Assault
2
Theft
2
Drug Offences
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Parma Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $375/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Parma

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,249/wk
Rent share 23.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Parma vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parma

What is the population of Parma NSW?

The population of Parma NSW is 167 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Parma is ranked #7,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Parma?

The median personal income in Parma NSW is $785 per week, or $40,820 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Parma is ranked #3,839 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Parma?

Median rent in Parma NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Parma ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Parma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parma NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Parma?

The median age in Parma NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Parma a good suburb to live in?

Parma is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 167.The median income is $785/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13166. All dollar figures in AUD.