$430 ▲ +53.6%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $280
- 2016: $360
- 2021: $430
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2294, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2294, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A high proportion of renters, reaching 44.5%, defines the housing landscape in postcode 2294. This is far above the national figure and is paired with a low rate of outright home ownership. Most residents live in separate houses, though these homes tend to be smaller than those in other areas.
$430
▲ +53.6%
- $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 2294, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2294, NSW | $430 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are much higher than most areas, with a typical payment of $430. Home loan payments have also risen, with the typical monthly cost reaching $1,950 in 2021.
$1,950 ▲ +12.5%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,733
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $1,950
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2294, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 58%; $200–$349 is next at 16%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2294, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, while the 23.7% of homes owned outright is well below the national average. This high rental rate is a standout feature for the area.
44.5% ▼ -3.8%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 46.3%
- 2016: 43.6%
- 2021: 44.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.7% ▲ +6.0%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.4%
- 2016: 22.3%
- 2021: 23.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2294, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 61.6% of homes, which is far below the national figure. There are also far fewer large homes here, as only 58.3% 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.
61.6% ▼ -4.2%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 64.3%
- 2016: 61.7%
- 2021: 61.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
58.3% ▲ +12.1%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 52.0%
- 2016: 52.9%
- 2021: 58.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2294, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2294, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (8%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2294, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2294, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2294/2294-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings