Parkes
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Parkes is a friendly rural town in central New South Wales, best known for its iconic radio telescope, historic main street, and annual Elvis Festival. With a relaxed country vibe, it offers a glimpse into Australian regional life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
11,324
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.82°, 148.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,130
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
45.6°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
532 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKE
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.