Parkes
- There are around 11,331 residents living in Parkes
- Most residents are singles, with 26% aged under 18 years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by outright owners

Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
$423,742
House median sale price
2% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$387,884
Unit median sale price
29% Growth
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
68 Days
House median days on market
103 Days
Unit median days on market
299 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
105 Properties
Available in the last month
Suburb snapshot
Last month Parkes had 105 properties on sale, with 299 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $423,742, which has increased by 2%. The median sale price for units has been around $387,884 and has increased by 29%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Parkes is around $445 and has increased by 4% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $295 and has increased by 2%.
There are around 11,331 residents living in Parkes. They are predominantly made up of singles, living in detached houses with the majority being outright owners. The most common occupations for locals are clerical and administrative workers, community and personal service workers, and labourers. Parkes also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Holy Family Parish School (primary) and Parkes Christian School (secondary).
What's on the market
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Parkes residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
Under 18
Is the most common age range
Outright Owners
Most common occupant type
Singles
Most common household profile
Professionals
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are outright owners.
4,612
Total properties
Outright Owners
(32%)
Mortgaged Owners
(31%)
Renters
(27%)
Other
(9%)
Community Housing
(1%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
5,208
Total properties
Detached Houses
(86%)
Apartments
(8%)
Townhouses
(4%)
Other
(2%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is under 18.
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Under 18
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is singles.
Couples
Families
Lone Parents
Other
Singles
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $0k - $34k per year.
7,637
individuals
$0k - $34k
(41%)
$35k - $78k
(37%)
$79k - $103k
(11%)
$104k - $182k
(9%)
$182k+
(2%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Parkes.
1
2
3
4
5
Nearby education
Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.
Holy Family Parish School
K - Yr 6
Catholic
Middleton Public School
K - Yr 6
Government
Parkes Christian School
K - Yr 12
Independent
Parkes East Public School
K - Yr 6
Government
Parkes Public School
K - Yr 6
Government
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