Parkes
Parkes has a population of 10,985 people; a published rent or housing observation of 332 AUD/week; a published area of 234.7556 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
Population Total10,985 peopleurban_area · Verified 2026-07-12Independent source · Australia ABS Significant Urban Areas official denominator
Median Weekly Rent Aud332 AUD/weekcity · Verified 2026-07-22Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Median Household Income Aud Week1,330 AUD/weekcity · Verified 2026-07-22Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Median Personal Income Aud Week665 AUD/weekcity · Verified 2026-07-22Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
City Area Km2234.7556 km2city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.
G05 Foreign Born Share Pct12.9505 %city · Verified 2026-07-22Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-22
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Cost of living
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G05 Foreign Born Share Pct | 12.9505 % | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
| Median Age Years | 39 years | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud | 1,733 AUD/month | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
Demographics
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Total | 10,985 people | 2026-07-12 | Independent sourceAustralia ABS Significant Urban Areas official denominator Source-backed value |
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent | 6.1275 % | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Weekly Rent Aud | 332 AUD/week | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Area Km2 | 234.7556 km2 | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceOfficial ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. Source-backed value |
| Population Density Per Km2 | 46.7933 people/km² | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceReproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. Source-backed value |
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income Aud Week | 1,330 AUD/week | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
| Median Personal Income Aud Week | 665 AUD/week | 2026-07-22 | Official source2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia Source-backed value |
Sources
Australia ABS Significant Urban Areas official denominatorIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-222021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, AustraliaOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-22Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.Official source · Checked 2026-07-22Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.Official source · Checked 2026-07-22
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