Parma NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Parma is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 167, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 53. Households earn a median income of $84K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Parma is $1.2 million, having dropped significantly 32.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Parma offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 14.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -32.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability14.2x Stretched
Price Momentum-32.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education7/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
-32.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
167
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age53
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,624
Personal Income /wk$785
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025