$480 ▲ +60.0%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $395
- 2021: $480
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2293, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2293, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Renting is the most common way people live in postcode 2293, with 43.4% of households renting their homes. This is far above the national figure and reflects a housing market where typical weekly rents have climbed significantly to $480. The area is seeing a shift away from traditional detached houses toward smaller homes and apartments.
$480
▲ +60.0%
- $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 2293, NSW — higher than 90% of areas.
| 2293, NSW | $480 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $480, which is among the highest for similar areas and well above the Australian figure. The usual monthly home loan payment is $2,000, a figure that is about the same as the state average but has risen by $137 since 2011.
$2,000 ▲ +7.4%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,863
- 2016: $1,842
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2293, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $550–$749 is next at 24%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2293, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and Under $1,000 (18%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renters make up 43.4% of the area, a figure far above both the state and national levels. Meanwhile, homes owned outright account for 25.0%, which is well below the national figure of 31.0%.
43.4% ▲ +3.3%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42.0%
- 2016: 42.0%
- 2021: 43.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.0% ▲ +6.1%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.6%
- 2016: 26.2%
- 2021: 25.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2293, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (25%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses make up only 40.1% of homes, which is far below the national figure. This is consistent with the low number of homes with three or more bedrooms, which fell to 51.7% since 2011.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
40.1% ▼ -38.6%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 65.3%
- 2016: 51.4%
- 2021: 40.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
51.7% ▼ -11.7%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 58.5%
- 2016: 61.2%
- 2021: 51.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2293, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 40%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (30%) and Flat or apartment (28%).
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2293, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (35%) and 1 bedroom (11%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2293, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2293, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2293/2293-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings