Parma
NSW 2540 • New South Wales
About Parma
Parma is a small rural locality in the City of Shoalhaven on the NSW South Coast, situated approximately 16 kilometres south-west of Nowra and 185 kilometres south of Sydney, west of the Princes Highway in the Parish of Tomerong. The locality covers 19.4 square kilometres of predominantly grazing land and rural-residential properties and recorded a population of 167 at the 2021 census. Parma's landscape consists of gently rolling farming country typical of the Shoalhaven's inland rural hinterland, with beef cattle and horse properties predominating. The area falls within the Kiama state electorate and Gilmore federal division, reflecting its position in the broader South Coast agricultural belt.
Parma residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of Nowra's comprehensive services and the exceptional natural assets of the Shoalhaven coast. Nowra (16 km north-east) is the regional service hub, offering supermarkets, the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, schools and Bomaderry railway station on the South Coast Line with connections to Sydney. The spectacular Jervis Bay — one of Australia's most pristine coastal areas — is approximately 40 kilometres to the south-east, while the Morton National Park's escarpment scenery and swimming holes are accessible to the west. The combination of affordable rural properties, South Coast proximity and the Shoalhaven's natural beauty makes Parma popular with families, hobby farmers and those seeking a tree-change within two hours of Sydney.
Parma falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unclassified (OT) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Nowra Coaches local routes — Nowra / Bomaderry Station ~25 min to Nowra
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nowra (16 km north-east) is the local service hub; Bomaderry station (20 km) provides South Coast Line connections. Jervis Bay (~40 km south-east) is a key natural attraction. Daily Sydney commuting is possible by train.
Parma is a rural locality with no local shops. A car is needed for all daily activities. Nowra provides the full range of services within approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Callala Public School ICSEA 971Emmett St
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Cambewarra Public School ICSEA 1029Kalinga St
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Culburra Public School ICSEA 952Carlton Cres
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Falls Creek Public School ICSEA 92126 Vidler St
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Greenwell Point Public School ICSEA 943Greenwell Point Rd
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Huskisson Public School ICSEA 1004Sydney St
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Dykes Ave
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Sanctuary Point Public School ICSEA 909Idlewild Ave
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Parma by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Parma Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Parma" under Suburb