2262, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2262, NSW

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

Weekly rents in postcode 2262 have climbed by $125 since 2011, reflecting a changing housing market. The area is dominated by large, detached houses and a mix of homeowners and renters. While home loan and rent costs are higher than in most similar areas, they remain below the New South Wales state figures.

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📍 2262, NSW, Postcode

Where 2262, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$385 ▲ +48.1%
  • $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 2262, NSW — higher than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2262, NSW$385
Central Coast $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $385, which is higher than most similar areas but a little below the NSW figure of $420. The usual monthly home loan payment is $1,733, which is well below the state average of $2,167.

$385 ▲ +48.1%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $385

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,650
  • 2016: $1,565
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2262, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 66%; $200–$349 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2262, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (39%), with Under $1,000 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 34.7% of homes are owned outright, a figure well above the national average of 31%. Households renting make up 27.1% of the area, which is much lower than the 30.6% seen across Australia.

27.1% ▲ +4.0%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 26.1%
  • 2016: 26.1%
  • 2021: 27.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.7% ▲ +1.5%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.2%
  • 2016: 34.4%
  • 2021: 34.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2262, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (35%), with Rented at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94% of all dwellings, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This preference for larger homes is clear, with 79.2% of properties having three or more bedrooms.

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.

94.0% ▼ -2.0%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.9%
  • 2016: 95.3%
  • 2021: 94.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.2% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.5%
  • 2016: 78.6%
  • 2021: 79.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2262, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2262, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 2262, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2262/2262-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings