2088, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2088, NSW

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

Typical housing costs in postcode 2088 are among the highest at this level. Monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents are both far above the state and national figures, creating a high-cost environment for residents. Most people live in flats or apartments, which is very common for this area.

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📍 2088, NSW, Postcode

Where 2088, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$590 ▲ +24.5%
  • $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 2088, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2088, NSW$590
Mosman $590
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the New South Wales figure at $3,870, and weekly rents are well above the national figure at $590. Both figures have risen since 2011, with rents climbing by $116 per week.

$590 ▲ +24.5%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $474
  • 2016: $560
  • 2021: $590

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,870 ▲ +27.6%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $3,033
  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,870

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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2088, NSW splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (36%) and $750 or more (31%), with $550–$749 at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2088, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 62%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is well above the Australian average at 38.3%. At the same time, 33.1% of households rent, which is much higher than most similar areas.

33.1% ▼ -3.5%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.3%
  • 2016: 34.3%
  • 2021: 33.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.3% ▲ +4.3%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36.7%
  • 2016: 36.3%
  • 2021: 38.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats and apartments make up 52% of the homes here, meaning separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. Only 52.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

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

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

34.9% ▼ -10.3%

Lower than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.9%
  • 2016: 35.4%
  • 2021: 34.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

52.7% ▲ +1.9%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 51.7%
  • 2016: 51.7%
  • 2021: 52.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2088, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 52%; Separate house is next at 35%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2088, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

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 2088, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2088/2088-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings