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Parkesbourne

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

152
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
67.95 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietHeritage
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About Parkesbourne

Parkesbourne is a small rural locality on New South Wales' Southern Tablelands, situated within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area approximately 20 kilometres west of Goulburn and 90 kilometres north-east of Canberra. Set at an elevation of around 658 metres, the locality has a population of approximately 152 residents spread across nearly 68 square kilometres of open farmland. The Hume Highway, one of Australia's most important freight and travel corridors, runs along the southern boundary, giving the area good road connectivity despite its pastoral setting.

Parkesbourne is a quiet, pastoral locality characterised by broad grazing properties and the wide skies typical of the Southern Tablelands. The historic Parkesbourne Church stands as a tangible reminder of the area's 19th-century agricultural heritage. Residents rely on nearby Goulburn for services, schools, and shopping, with the regional city accessible in under 25 minutes by car. The locality suits those who value rural peace and open spaces within comfortable reach of a regional centre.

Parkesbourne falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
67.95 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn
20 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular service — Goulburn (car required) ~20 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
218 km
By Train
No direct train service from locality; drive to Goulburn for NSW TrainLink services
By Car (Peak)
N/A (regional drive)
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 h 30 min to Sydney; ~80 min to Canberra

🛣️ Hume Highway passes along southern boundary; Goulburn is the nearest service town (~20 min)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs in this rural locality with no shops or services on-site

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
152
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area, which contains Parkesbourne. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkesbourne known for? +

Parkesbourne is known for its quiet pastoral landscape on the Southern Tablelands, including broad grazing properties, the historic Parkesbourne Church, and its position along the Hume Highway between Goulburn and Canberra.

How far is Parkesbourne from Canberra? +

Parkesbourne is approximately 90 kilometres north-east of Canberra, making it roughly an hour's drive via the Hume Highway and Federal Highway.

Does Parkesbourne have public transport? +

Parkesbourne has no regular public transport services. Residents rely on private vehicles; the nearest rail station is at Goulburn, approximately 20 kilometres to the east.

What is the population of Parkesbourne? +

According to the 2021 Census, Parkesbourne has a population of approximately 152 residents, spread across a large rural area of nearly 68 square kilometres.

Is Parkesbourne a good place to live? +

Parkesbourne suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle on the Southern Tablelands, with affordable land, open space, and a quiet community atmosphere — though it requires a car for all daily needs and services.

What is the postcode for Parkesbourne? +

The postcode for Parkesbourne is 2580, which it shares with Goulburn and other nearby localities.

Is Parkesbourne a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Parkesbourne is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.