$465 ▲ +32.9%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $350
- 2016: $405
- 2021: $465
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2302, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2302, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Over half of all homes in postcode 2302 are rented, which is far above the national figure. This area is almost entirely made up of flats or apartments, with very few detached houses. The typical resident pays a weekly rent of $465, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
$465
▲ +32.9%
- $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 2302, NSW — higher than 89% of areas.
| 2302, NSW | $465 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $465, which is a little above the state and national figures and has risen by $115 since 2011. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,929, which is higher than most areas but a little below the New South Wales average.
$1,929 ▼ -1.1%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,950
- 2016: $1,740
- 2021: $1,929
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2302, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $550–$749 is next at 25%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2302, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (15%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 51.9% of households renting, far above the national rate of 30.6%. Conversely, those who own their homes outright make up 25.0% of the area, which is well below both the state and national figures.
51.9% ▼ -11.0%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 58.4%
- 2016: 59.6%
- 2021: 51.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.0% ▲ +52.5%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.4%
- 2016: 19.3%
- 2021: 25.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2302, NSW, Rented is the majority at 52%; Owned outright is next at 25%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats or apartments dominate the landscape at 95.6%, while separate houses are very rare at just 1.1%. Because of this, homes with three or more bedrooms are far below the national average, though the number of people per bedroom remains a little above the Australian figure.
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.
1.1% ▼ -91.2%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.1%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
22.0% ▼ -12.5%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 25.2%
- 2016: 24.8%
- 2021: 22.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2302, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2302, NSW, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 1 bedroom is next at 24%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2302, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2302, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2302/2302-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings