NSW Property Intelligence
ParkesNSW 2870
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Parkes is home to ~11,324 residents (median age 39), with 29% of households renting.
Rent in Parkes
The median house rent in Parkes is $442/week (290 new leases). Units have a median of $330/week (52 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2870, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $235/wk | $220/wk |
| 2 | $350/wk | $330/wk |
| 3 | $420/wk | $382/wk |
| 4+ | $500/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Parkes fall in the intake zones of Parkes East Public School, Parkes High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Parkes East Public School#1365 of 2159 in NSW
- Parkes High School#1829 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Parkes has 6 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Central West Childcare Services, Central West Family Day Care, Community Kids Parkes Early Education Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Parkes (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 218 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 51 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37 | Downward |
Development activity
153 development applications were lodged in Parkes over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Parkes — quick answers
What is the median rent in Parkes?
Houses in Parkes (postcode 2870) have a median asking rent of $442/week; units have a median of $330/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Parkes?
Parkes addresses can be zoned for Parkes East Public School, Parkes High School. Parkes East Public School ranks in roughly the top 63% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Parkes?
Parkes has 6 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Parkes?
153 development applications were lodged in Parkes in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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