Average rent in Parkes Surrounds, NSW2026

Parkes Surrounds is part of the Parkes council area and sits 318km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 3,262 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $180/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,262

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Sydney
318 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
4%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
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Renting in Parkes Surrounds

Parkes Surrounds sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $180/week — 58% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 72% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 20% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 3,262, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation is Managers. 4% of residents were born overseas. Parkes Surrounds is 318km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Parkes Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Parkes Surrounds, NSW was $180. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Parkes Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Parkes Surrounds came in at $180 — 58% below. Parkes Surrounds sits 318km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Parkes Surrounds have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Parkes Surrounds's $180/week (ABS 2021) include Walgett - Lightning Ridge, Moree Surrounds, Hay. Badgerys Creek, Cobar, Coonamble sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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