2168, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2168, NSW

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

More than 85% of homes in postcode 2168 have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This makes it an area of large family houses, though many residents are renters rather than owners. This trend is seen in the high number of detached houses and the high number of people living in each bedroom.

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📍 2168, NSW, Postcode

Where 2168, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +59.8%
  • $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 2168, NSW — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2168, NSW$350
Liverpool $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $350, which is higher than most areas, while the usual monthly home loan payment is $2,000. Both figures have risen since 2011, with rents increasing by $131 per week.

$350 ▲ +59.8%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $219
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,904
  • 2016: $1,863
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2168, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by Under $200 (28%) and $200–$349 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2168, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 39.6% of households, a figure well above the state and national averages. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright are much fewer than in most areas, sitting at 24.7%.

39.6% ▲ +13.1%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.0%
  • 2016: 36.7%
  • 2021: 39.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.7% ▲ +8.7%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.8%
  • 2016: 23.9%
  • 2021: 24.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2168, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 81.3% of the market, and 85.5% of all homes have at least three bedrooms. This explains why there are more people per bedroom here than in most of Australia.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

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

81.3% ▲ +0.1%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.2%
  • 2016: 82.1%
  • 2021: 81.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.5% ▼ -2.8%

Higher than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.9%
  • 2016: 86.3%
  • 2021: 85.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2168, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2168, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (8%).

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 2168, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2168/2168-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings