$430 ▲ +43.3%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $360
- 2021: $430
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2291, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2291, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High housing costs set postcode 2291 apart from most similar areas. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,500, which is well above the national figure. This is a relatively expensive place to live, where both rent and mortgage payments have climbed significantly since 2011.
$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 2291, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2291, NSW | $430 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $430, which is much higher than most areas. Mortgage costs are also steep, with the usual monthly payment of $2,500 being a little above the New South Wales figure.
$2,500 ▲ +19.0%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,100
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,500
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2291, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $550–$749 (18%) and $200–$349 (15%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2291, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 36.5% of homes are owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, 31.1% of households rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
31.1% ▼ -6.2%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 33.1%
- 2016: 32.1%
- 2021: 31.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
36.5% ▲ +9.2%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 33.5%
- 2016: 34.5%
- 2021: 36.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2291, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (31%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 63.6% of the area, which is well below the Australian figure. There are also fewer large homes here than in most areas, with 68.9% having 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.
63.6% ▼ -0.9%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 64.2%
- 2016: 62.6%
- 2021: 63.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
68.9% ▲ +8.8%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 63.3%
- 2016: 64.9%
- 2021: 68.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2291, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 64%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2291, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (24%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2291, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2291, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2291/2291-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings