Parkes is a town in New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 11,700 (as of 2006). It is the main settlement in the Local Government Area of Parkes Shire. Parkes is located on the Australian transcontinental railway line, and the Newell Highway linking Victoria to Queensland.

Federal District: Calare
Postcode: 2870
Founding Date: 1893-01-01 00:00:00.0
Elevation: 324
Name: Parkes
Local Government Area: Parkes Shire Council
Type: town
State District: Dubbo
Total Population: 11,700
State: nsw

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