Parkes, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Parkes is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 9,832. Elevation: 1,099 ft (335 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Parkes
Parkes is a town in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the main settlement in the local government area of Parkes Shire. Parkes had a population of 9,832 at the 2021 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,832 |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.1372°, 148.1759° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Parkes
Parkes is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 9,832. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Parkes
Parkes has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1372°S, 148.1759°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in |
Parkes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (1.4").
Schools in Parkes
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkes High School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkes East Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkes Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Parkes
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Parkes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Historical Museum | ||||
| Henry Parkes Museum | ||||
| Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - Parkes Aviation Museum | ||||
| Parkes Motor Museum | ||||
| Pioneer Park Machinery Museum | ||||
| The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit |
Libraries in Parkes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkes Shire Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Parkes
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Parkes
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Parkes
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Parkes
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Parkes
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Parkes
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Parkes
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Parkes
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Parkes
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cowra Airport | CWT | Medium Airport |
| Forbes Airport | FRB | Medium Airport |
| Parkes Airport | PKE | Medium Airport |
| Canowindra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cudal Airport | CUG | Small Airport |
| Fairview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grange View homestead airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jemalong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parkes private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Peak Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tullamore Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Parkes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Parkes Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Parkes
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblies Of God Church | |
| Catholic Church Parkes | |
| Generocity Church Parkes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Parkes | |
| St George's | |
| St Paul's |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Parkes
What is the population of Parkes?
Parkes has a population of 9,832 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Parkes?
Parkes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.
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