PARKES
Investor score
51
Liveability score
40
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$460,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-8.0%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.2.1%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PARKES shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$430/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+3.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-1.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.54%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
47 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
PARKES is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 4.9% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,405/wk
$43k taxable p.a.
Renters
28.2%
67.2% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.7%
Population growth
+0.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
88%
7% apartments
Degree qualified
27.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
10.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.0 ha
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.7%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
296.9 km
Regional
Days on market
64 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
39.2%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
296.2 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
84/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2870
🏫Primary (4)
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
🎓Secondary (1)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Outer Regional
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Below average6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
23
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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