2086, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2086, NSW

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly mortgage payments have climbed by $567 since 2011 in postcode 2086, where housing costs are now among the highest for similar areas. This is a high-cost market where the usual weekly rent is $800 and a vast majority of homes are large, detached houses.

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📍 2086, NSW, Postcode

Where 2086, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$800 ▲ +23.1%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2086, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2086, NSW$800
Northern Beaches $625
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Rent and mortgages are far above national and state figures, with typical weekly rent at $800 and monthly loan payments at $3,467. These costs are among the highest at this level, and 59% of renters pay $750 or more each week.

$800 ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $650
  • 2016: $760
  • 2021: $800

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,467 ▲ +19.6%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,900
  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,467

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2086, NSW, $750 or more is the majority at 62%; $550–$749 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2086, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 61%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Far fewer people rent here than in the rest of Australia, with only 15.5% of households renting. Home ownership is strong, though the share of homes owned outright fell 4.6 percentage points since 2011 to 36.7%.

15.5% ▲ +44.9%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.7%
  • 2016: 12.9%
  • 2021: 15.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.7% ▼ -11.1%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.3%
  • 2016: 39.3%
  • 2021: 36.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2086, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.5% of all homes—far above the national figure. Most homes are spacious, with 93.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is among the highest standing for similar areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

92.5% ▼ -4.4%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.7%
  • 2016: 93.6%
  • 2021: 92.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.1% ▼ -1.9%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.9%
  • 2016: 93.1%
  • 2021: 93.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2086, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2086, NSW, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 5 or more (20%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2086, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2086/2086-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings