$420 ▲ +44.8%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $290
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $420
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2289, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2289, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 80% of homes in postcode 2289 are separate houses, far above the national figure. This area features large family homes and housing costs that are much higher than most other similar areas. While many residents own their homes, the number of people renting has risen since 2011.
$420
▲ +44.8%
- $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 2289, NSW — higher than 83% of areas.
| 2289, NSW | $420 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $420, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of $375. Similarly, the typical monthly home loan payment of $2,167 is much higher than most areas and has risen by $267 since 2011.
$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 2289, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $550–$749 (19%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2289, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 35.3% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%. However, this has fallen since 2011, while the share of households renting rose to 24.7%, although this remains well below the national average.
24.7% ▲ +11.3%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.2%
- 2016: 23.0%
- 2021: 24.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
35.3% ▼ -9.1%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38.8%
- 2016: 36.9%
- 2021: 35.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →2289, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Owned outright (35%), with Rented at 25%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common here, with 79.9% having three or more bedrooms, well above the Australian figure of 73.8%. Separate houses make up 84.9% of all dwellings, which is far above the state average.
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.
84.9% ▼ -2.1%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 86.7%
- 2016: 85.6%
- 2021: 84.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
79.9% ▲ +4.2%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 76.7%
- 2016: 76.9%
- 2021: 79.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2289, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2289, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2289, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2289, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2289/2289-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings