$400 ▲ +48.1%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $270
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2292, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2292, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A much higher share of people rent in postcode 2292 than in most other areas, with 40.3% of households renting. This rental trend is well above the national figure, contributing to a housing market where few homes are owned outright. The area's housing landscape is mostly made up of separate houses, though these tend to be smaller than those found across Australia.
$400
▲ +48.1%
- $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 2292, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2292, NSW | $400 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $400, which is much higher than most areas and has risen $130 since 2011. Monthly home loan payments are also higher than in most areas, typically costing $1,961, though this is a little below the New South Wales figure.
$1,961 ▲ +8.9%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,800
- 2016: $1,783
- 2021: $1,961
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2292, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2292, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (15%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is common here, with 40.3% of households renting, a figure well above the state and national averages. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is 25.8%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
40.3% ▲ +2.0%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39.5%
- 2016: 39.4%
- 2021: 40.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.8% ▲ +7.5%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.0%
- 2016: 26.2%
- 2021: 25.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2292, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (26%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 75.2% of the market, a figure a little above the national average. However, larger homes are less common, as the share of houses with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure at 61.0%.
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.
75.2% ▼ -3.5%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 77.9%
- 2016: 77.4%
- 2021: 75.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
61.0% ▲ +9.2%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 55.9%
- 2016: 60.6%
- 2021: 61.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2292, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 76%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2292, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (32%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2292, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2292, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2292/2292-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings