Parkes at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Parkes.
The postcode for Parkes is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Parkes (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Parkes has roughly 8,255 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Parkes scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parkes's population at 8,255, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
8,255
Median age
32
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,255
Median age: 32
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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
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Government School Catchment
Telopea Park School
Forrest Primary School
Campbell Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Parkes.
- What is the Parkes postcode?
- Parkes is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Parkes?
- Parkes is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2600. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, 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?
- The population of Parkes is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). 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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