What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Parkes?

The median apartment in Parkes is $185,000. Including stamp duty ($4,645), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $23,720, or $1,977/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Parkes?

The median house in Parkes is $285,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($8,145), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $23,817.

What is the vacancy rate in Parkes?

Parkes currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 65 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Parkes

2870 NSW · 365km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Parkes is a regional city in central west NSW, approximately 365km west of Sydney, serving as the administrative center of Parkes Shire Council. The town is famous for the Parkes Radio Telescope (The Dish) and hosts the annual Elvis Festival, attracting thousands of visitors. With a population of around 12,000, Parkes serves as a key service center for the surrounding agricultural region and has strong connections to the mining industry. The property market remains highly affordable compared to major NSW cities, with house prices significantly below metropolitan averages. The town offers excellent regional amenities including multiple schools, a regional hospital, sporting facilities, and strong transport connections via the Newell Highway and Main Western Railway Line. The community benefits from a stable economy based on agriculture, mining, and government services, with ongoing infrastructure improvements including the future Inland Rail project enhancing freight connectivity.

Home to the iconic Parkes Radio Telescope and annual Elvis FestivalStrong transport connectivity via Newell Highway and railwayExcellent regional amenities including hospital and schoolsHighly affordable property market with good rental yieldsStable economy supported by agriculture and mining

Market Snapshot

Median House

$285K

+3.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$185K

+2.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$235K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

65 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

6.5%

Yield (House)

5.8%

Auction Clearance

65%

Population

12,000

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$1,977/mo

Purchase Price

$185,000

Stamp Duty

$4,645

1st Year Total

$23,720

House

$1,985/mo

Purchase Price

$285,000

Stamp Duty

$8,145

1st Year Total

$23,817

Townhouse

$2,030/mo

Purchase Price

$235,000

Stamp Duty

$6,395

1st Year Total

$24,356

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