2250, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2250, NSW

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

A typical monthly mortgage of $2,000 is much higher than most areas, marking postcode 2250 as a place where housing costs stand out. While these costs align closely with the state and national figures, the area has seen a steady rise in both rent and mortgage payments since 2011.

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📍 2250, NSW, Postcode

Where 2250, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +45.5%
  • $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 2250, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2250, NSW$400
Central Coast $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen by $125 since 2011 to reach $400, which is much higher than most areas. Mortgage payments have also climbed by $176 over that time, with 16.2% of households now paying $3,000 or more per month.

$400 ▲ +45.5%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $275
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +9.6%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,824
  • 2016: $1,767
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2250, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2250, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 30% of households here rent, a figure that is higher than most areas and has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011. Homes owned outright make up 29.8% of the total, which is much lower than in most other areas.

29.9% ▲ +7.9%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.7%
  • 2016: 28.5%
  • 2021: 29.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.8% ▼ -3.2%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.8%
  • 2016: 30.8%
  • 2021: 29.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2250, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 35%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned outright (30%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common at 69.6%, though this is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011. Most homes are larger, with 71.5% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has dropped to 0.80.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

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

69.6% ▼ -3.8%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 72.3%
  • 2016: 70.8%
  • 2021: 69.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.5% ▼ -3.8%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.3%
  • 2016: 73.1%
  • 2021: 71.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2250, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Flat or apartment is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2250, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

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 2250, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2250/2250-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings