$430 ▲ +43.3%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $360
- 2021: $430
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2282, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2282, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define postcode 2282, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,167. While costs are high, a large proportion of the community owns their homes outright. This creates a stark contrast between those with significant equity and those facing steep living expenses.
$430
▲ +43.3%
- $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 2282, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2282, NSW | $430 |
|---|---|
| Lake Macquarie | $375 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $430, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments have also climbed, rising by $267 since 2011 to reach a typical monthly cost of $2,167.
$2,167 ▲ +14.1%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,900
- 2016: $1,950
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2282, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 59%; $550–$749 is next at 18%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2282, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 45.6% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the own-outright rate for New South Wales. Meanwhile, the 17.3% of households that rent is far below the state and national averages.
17.3% ▼ -1.5%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.6%
- 2016: 17.3%
- 2021: 17.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
45.6% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 44.7%
- 2016: 45.1%
- 2021: 45.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2282, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (17%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are common, making up 77.9% of homes, which is well above the national figure. This preference for larger homes is reflected in the fact that 78.6% of dwellings have 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.
77.9% ▼ -7.4%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 84.2%
- 2016: 82.1%
- 2021: 77.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
78.6% ▼ -2.2%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 80.4%
- 2016: 80.8%
- 2021: 78.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2282, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →2282, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (37%) and 4 bedrooms (32%), with 2 bedrooms at 19%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2282, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2282, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2282/2282-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings