2264, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2264, NSW

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

Much higher rents and mortgage payments than most similar areas mark the housing market in postcode 2264. This is a place where detached houses are the norm and a large number of residents own their homes outright. While rental costs have climbed sharply, the area remains dominated by large, standalone family homes.

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📍 2264, NSW, Postcode

Where 2264, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$395 ▲ +51.9%
  • $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 2264, NSW — higher than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2264, NSW$395
Lake Macquarie $375
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $395, which is much higher than most similar areas and has risen by $135 since 2011. The usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,759, a figure that is higher than most similar areas and slightly below the New South Wales average.

$395 ▲ +51.9%

Higher than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $395

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,759 ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,690
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,759

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2264, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 65%; $200–$349 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2264, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $1,000–$1,799 (32%), with Under $1,000 at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A far higher proportion of people own their homes outright here (41.1%) compared to the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, 25.7% of households rent, which is well below the state and national rates.

25.7% ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.8%
  • 2016: 23.3%
  • 2021: 25.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.1% ▼ -5.3%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.3%
  • 2016: 42.4%
  • 2021: 41.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2264, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common, making up 90.4% of all homes, which is far above the New South Wales average. These homes are often large, with 78% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.70.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

90.4% ▼ -2.0%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.2%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 90.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.0% ▲ +2.1%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.4%
  • 2016: 77.2%
  • 2021: 78.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2264, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2264, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

More for 2264, NSW

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2264, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2264/2264-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings