Cabonne
Parkesborough
Parkesborough at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.0k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Parkesborough.
Parkesborough (2870) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Parkesborough has roughly 12,036 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Parkesborough scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parkesborough's population at 12,036, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,036
Median age
39
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
12,036
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Parkesborough.
Local schools for Parkesborough
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Government School Catchment
Middleton Public School
Parkes High School
Parkes Public School
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Frequently asked
About Parkesborough.
- What is the Parkesborough postcode?
- Parkesborough is in the 2870 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Parkesborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Parkesborough?
- There are 6 schools serving Parkesborough on this page, including Middleton Public School, Parkes High School, Holy Family Parish School.
- How walkable is Parkesborough?
- Parkesborough has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parkesborough?
- Parkesborough is close to Goobang, Parkes, Tichborne, Mugincoble, Brolgan.
- What is the population of Parkesborough?
- Parkesborough has approximately 12,036 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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