Saturday, 20 June 2026

Property Advert of the Week: Parkes Ideal Homes, Carlingford Village (1968)

In 1968, Parkes Ideal Homes sold homes that could be built on your own block of land for $7390. According to the RBA Inflation Calculator, this is equivalent to spending at least $115 100 to build your own home. 

Their display village comprised 23 homes located at Dryden Avenue, Carlingford.

Parkes Carlingford Village Ad November 22 1968 daily mirror 52

Source: Parkes Ideal Homes. 1969. "expo 69" (Advertisement). The Daily Mirror, November 22: 52. 

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