$380 ▲ +72.7%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $220
- 2016: $310
- 2021: $380
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2265, NSW · Postcode
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 86% of homes in postcode 2265 are separate houses, which is far above the national figure. This area is dominated by large family dwellings, though housing costs have climbed significantly over the last decade. The typical monthly mortgage payment has risen by $328 since 2011 to reach $2,072.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2265, NSW — higher than 73% of areas.
| 2265, NSW | $380 |
|---|---|
| Lake Macquarie | $375 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $380, which is higher than most areas. Mortgage repayments are also much higher than most areas, with nearly half of all households paying between $1,800 and $2,999 per month.
$380 ▲ +72.7%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,072 ▲ +18.8%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In 2265, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 35%.
In 2265, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 49%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (14%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 20.9% of households renting. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright fell by 2.8 percentage points since 2011 to reach 30.1%.
20.9% ▼ -15.3%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.1% ▼ -8.4%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In 2265, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (21%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, with 79.4% having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the fact that detached houses make up 86.2% of all dwellings.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
86.2% ▼ -0.1%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
79.4% ▲ +7.3%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In 2265, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.
In 2265, NSW, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2265, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2265/2265-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings