$440 ▲ +22.2%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $360
- 2016: $440
- 2021: $440
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2218, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2218, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Over 40% of households in postcode 2218 are renting, a figure well above the national average. This high proportion of renters is matched by costs that are much higher than most similar areas. The housing landscape here is dominated by smaller homes and flats rather than traditional houses.
$440
▲ +22.2%
- $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 2218, NSW — higher than 87% of areas.
| 2218, NSW | $440 |
|---|---|
| Georges River | $450 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents of $440 are much higher than most areas and have risen by $80 since 2011. Mortgage costs are also high, with the typical monthly payment of $2,167 sitting a little above the national figure.
$2,167 ▲ +0.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,155
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2218, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 66%; $550–$749 is next at 16%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2218, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 40.3% of households renting. Meanwhile, the 29.1% who own their homes outright is much lower than in most other areas.
40.3% ▲ +16.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34.6%
- 2016: 40.5%
- 2021: 40.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
29.1% ▼ -3.3%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 30.1%
- 2016: 28.9%
- 2021: 29.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2218, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats or apartments make up 56.2% of homes, which explains why the area has far fewer separate houses and large three-bedroom homes than the state average. With fewer rooms available, the number of people per bedroom is among the highest at this level.
1.00 ▼ -23.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.30
- 2016: 1.10
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
36.9% ▲ +6.2%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34.7%
- 2016: 36.8%
- 2021: 36.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
49.0% ▲ +3.6%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 47.3%
- 2016: 47.9%
- 2021: 49.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2218, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 56%; Separate house is next at 37%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2218, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (12%).
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 2218, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2218/2218-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings