New South Wales · Suburb Profile
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).
Parma Map
Parma Population
Parma Median Income & Rent
Parma Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Parma Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Parma Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Parma Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Parma Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Parma Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Parma Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Parma Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Parma Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Parma Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Parma Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Parma Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Parma Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Parma Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Parma Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Parma School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Parma Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Parma Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Parma Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Parma How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Parma Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Parma Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Parma Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Parma Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Parma Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Parma Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Parma Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Parma Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Parma Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Parma Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Parma When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Parma Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Parma Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Parma Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Parma Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Parma Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Parma Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.