Parikino is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Wanganui, one of 28 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Parikino is the 22nd largest suburb of Wanganui in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Parikino provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1980 - 1989. Residential housing stock in Parikino is made up of approximately 25% residential housing and 75% lifestyle properties.