Peak Hill NSW

Postcode 2869 · Parkes LGA

Peak Hill is a small community in New South Wales within the Parkes local government area (postcode 2869). With a population of 1,162, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $52K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Peak Hill is $350,000, having surged 69.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $350. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $814.

Peak Hill is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 832, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 60 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Parkes LGA is moderate at 6,069 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Peak Hill offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($350K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +69.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$350K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+69.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$350K
69.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$185
POPULATION
1,162
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$996
Personal Income /wk$503
Mortgage /mth$814
CRIME (Parkes LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,069
Total Incidents864
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops60
Shell Service Station, Caswell St
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA832
Total Students160
Government1
Catholic1
Peak Hill Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 815
St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 850
HOSPITALS (1)
Peak Hill Multipurpose Servicepublic
Data: 2025