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Parkes · Council (LGA)

Total population

14,3612021▼ -1.6%

Parkes is home to 14,361 people — around the middle of the range. It ranks 261st of 565 council areas nationally.

Among its neighbours it's larger than Cabonne, Cowra and Forbes, but smaller than Orange and Dubbo Regional. Within Parkes, it varies widely, from 3,262 in Parkes Surrounds to 10,919 in Parkes (NSW).

The population has shrunk 1.6% since 2011, losing 231 people.

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📍 Parkes, Council (LGA)

Trend across censuses

14k14k15k15k15k2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202114,59214,60814,361

Where Parkes sits

1101001.0k10k100k1.0M

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Parkes — higher than 54% of areas.

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Total population within Parkes

  1. Parkes (NSW)10,919
  2. Parkes Surrounds3,262

Total population in nearby areas

  1. Dubbo Regional54,922
  2. Orange43,512
  3. Cabonne13,766
  4. Cowra12,724
  5. Forbes9,319
  6. Narromine6,360
  7. Lachlan6,094
  8. Bland5,547
  9. Weddin3,608
  10. Warren2,550

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