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Property Investment in Parkes, NSW
Parkes Council Average R-Score 88 / 100 — top suburb in Parkes scores 98/100
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.
Suburb medians in Parkes range from $85,000 to $862,500.
3-year population movement: -1.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.3% of stock (~19 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $33.2B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (12%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (9%).
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Parkes (NSW) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Parkes
Is Parkes (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Parkes (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 88/100 across 14 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Parkes, the typical suburb median price is $265,000, median weekly rent is $340/wk, gross rental yield is 4.8%, and vacancy sits at 3.6%.
Which suburbs in Parkes have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Parkes (NSW) are Trundle (98/100, median $185,000), Alectown (97/100, median $220,000), Peak Hill (93/100, median $240,000), Parkes (89/100, median $532,000), Tullamore (61/100, median $85,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Parkes?
Across Parkes (NSW), the median suburb property price is $265,000, median asking rent is $340/wk, and median gross yield is 4.8%, with homes averaging 300 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Parkes include Peak Hill (7.4%), Trundle (6.5%), Alectown (4.8%).
What are the demographics and size of the Parkes council area?
Parkes is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 14,175, approximately 6,780 dwellings, covering 5,958 sq km.
What are the best streets in Parkes (NSW)?
Every street across all 14 suburbs in Parkes is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.