$400 ▲ +50.9%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $265
- 2016: $340
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2258, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2258, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more large homes are found in postcode 2258 than in the rest of the state, with 84.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This area is dominated by separate houses and high home-ownership rates. While costs are high, they align closely with the broader New South Wales and national figures.
$400
▲ +50.9%
- $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 2258, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2258, NSW | $400 |
|---|---|
| Central Coast | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $400, which is much higher than most areas and has risen $135 since 2011. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment is much higher than most areas at $2,000, though this is about the same as the state and national figures.
$2,000 ▲ +2.0%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,961
- 2016: $1,800
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2258, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 60%; $200–$349 is next at 19%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2258, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common here, with 35.7% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the New South Wales and Australian averages. Only 20% of households rent, which is far below the state and national figures.
20.0% ▼ -9.3%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.0%
- 2016: 21.3%
- 2021: 20.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
35.7% ▲ +21.3%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 29.5%
- 2016: 32.7%
- 2021: 35.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2258, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (20%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 80.6% of the market, well above the national figure. These homes tend to be large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has dropped from 1.10 in 2011 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.
80.6% ▲ +2.6%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 78.5%
- 2016: 80.2%
- 2021: 80.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
84.6% ▲ +0.5%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 84.2%
- 2016: 83.7%
- 2021: 84.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2258, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2258, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (16%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2258, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2258, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2258/2258-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings