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Overview

Parkes is an inner‑southern suburb of Canberra’s Central district, situated just southeast of the city’s central business district. The area is defined by the Parliamentary Triangle and a concentration of national monuments, making it a civic rather than residential enclave; at the 2021 census the suburb recorded no residents, reflecting its limited housing stock.

Living in Parkes means stepping straight into Canberra’s cultural and governmental heart. Iconic sites such as the National Gallery, High Court, Commonwealth Park and Questacon sit within walking distance, while nearby streets honour monarchs and constitutional figures. The suburb’s proximity to the CBD provides easy access to public transport corridors, and families are allocated schooling preferences at Forrest Primary, Telopea Park High School and Narrabundah College. This unique blend of institutional amenities and open spaces creates a distinctive, low‑density lifestyle centred on national heritage.