2223, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2223, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest for similar areas in postcode 2223. This is an expensive place to live, where both mortgage and rent costs sit well above the national figures. While many residents own their homes outright, those paying for housing face significant costs that have risen steadily since 2011.

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📍 2223, NSW, Postcode

Where 2223, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$440 ▲ +25.7%
  • $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 2223, NSW — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2223, NSW$440
Georges River $450
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $440, which is much higher than most areas. Mortgage payments are also high, with the usual monthly cost of $2,600 sitting well above the Australian figure of $1,863.

$440 ▲ +25.7%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $440

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +18.2%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,200
  • 2016: $2,275
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2223, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 57%; $550–$749 is next at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2223, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Homes owned outright make up 37.3% of the area, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting has risen to 28.7% since 2011.

28.7% ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.5%
  • 2016: 27.9%
  • 2021: 28.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.3% ▼ -4.9%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 39.3%
  • 2016: 37.6%
  • 2021: 37.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (29%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia, making up 56.4% of homes. Large homes with three or more bedrooms are also much less common than in most areas, though their share has risen slightly since 2011.

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.

56.4% ▼ -4.4%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 59.0%
  • 2016: 56.9%
  • 2021: 56.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.1% ▲ +5.9%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 62.3%
  • 2016: 63.5%
  • 2021: 66.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2223, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 57%; Flat or apartment is next at 29%.

Bedrooms per home

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2223, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (30%), with 4 bedrooms at 24%.

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 2223, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2223/2223-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings