Parma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
167
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Parma.
The postcode for Parma is 2540 (NSW).
Parma (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Parma has roughly 167 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parma 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parma's population at 167, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
167
Median age
53
Family households
71%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
167
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parma.
Local schools for Parma
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Government School Catchment
Nowra Hill Public School
Falls Creek Public School
Non-Government Schools
Nowra Christian School
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Frequently asked
About Parma.
- What is the Parma postcode?
- Parma is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Parma?
- Parma is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Parma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Parma?
- There are 4 schools serving Parma on this page, including Nowra Hill Public School, Falls Creek Public School, Nowra Christian School.
- How walkable is Parma?
- Parma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parma?
- Parma is close to Yerriyong, Nowra Naval Po, Hmas Albatross, Nowra Hill, Falls Creek.
- What is the population of Parma?
- The population of Parma is approximately 167 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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