Parma, NSW 2540 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Parma is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2540, home to 167 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorp. Other Territories local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 123 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 167
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,624 /week
- Median personal income
- $785 /week
- Median family income
- $2,083 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Nowra Hill Public School
- Falls Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Monteith Way At Parma Rd
- 533 Parma Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 61.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.4% of the 81 resolvable premises in Parma. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 91.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,823 across postcode 2540 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 608 violent offences, 302 property damage, 300 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parma?
Parma (NSW 2540) had 167 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Parma?
The median advertised rent in Parma is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Parma?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Parma covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nowra Hill Public School (4.4 km), Falls Creek Public School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Parma?
Parma is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Parma?
Across postcode 2540, 1,823 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (608), property damage (302), theft (300). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Parma?
In Parma, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (61.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Parma?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Parma centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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