Woden
Parkes
Parkes at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$446,400
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Parkes.
Parkes is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $446,400.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$620,000
Sales data pending
$446,400
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
8,255
Median age: 32
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.53%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.35%
Based on $446,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
8,255
Median age
32
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
93
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parkes.
Local schools for Parkes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Telopea Park School
Forrest Primary School
Campbell Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Parkes.
- What is the median house price in Parkes?
- The median house price in Parkes, ACT 2600 is $620,000. The median unit price is $446,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Parkes postcode?
- Parkes is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Parkes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Parkes?
- There are 20 schools serving Parkes on this page, including Telopea Park School, Forrest Primary School, Campbell Primary School.
- How walkable is Parkes?
- Parkes has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Parkes?
- Parkes is close to Barton, Parliament House, Capital Hill, Russell Hill, Russell.
- What is the population of Parkes?
- Parkes has approximately 8,255 residents. The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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