$370 ▲ +45.1%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $255
- 2016: $310
- 2021: $370
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2281, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2281, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Nearly 45% of homes are owned outright in postcode 2281, which is far above the national figure. This high level of ownership is a standout feature for the area. Most residents live in separate houses, though typical housing costs have risen over the last decade.
$370
▲ +45.1%
- $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 2281, NSW — higher than 70% of areas.
| 2281, NSW | $370 |
|---|---|
| Lake Macquarie | $375 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $370, which is higher than most areas, and has risen $115 since 2011. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,000, though this is about the same as the NSW figure.
$2,000 ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,800
- 2016: $1,836
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2281, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and Under $200 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2281, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Ownership is strong here, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 21.2%, which is well below the national average and has fallen slightly since 2011.
21.2% ▼ -11.7%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.0%
- 2016: 22.3%
- 2021: 21.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
44.6% ▲ +0.4%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 44.5%
- 2016: 44.5%
- 2021: 44.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2281, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (21%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are very common, making up 81.7% of all homes, which is far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 73.1% having three or more bedrooms, although the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.
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.
81.7% ▼ -1.1%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 82.5%
- 2016: 80.7%
- 2021: 81.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.1% ▲ +6.3%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 68.8%
- 2016: 69.9%
- 2021: 73.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2281, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Flat or apartment is next at 9%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2281, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).
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 2281, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2281/2281-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings