2307, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2307, NSW

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Renting has become far more common in postcode 2307, with the number of rental households rising by 6.8 percentage points since 2011. This shift is mirrored by a drop in outright home ownership, which fell 10 points over the same period. Today, 36% of households in the area rent their homes.

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📍 2307, NSW, Postcode

Where 2307, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$377 ▲ +39.6%
  • $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 2307, NSW — higher than 72% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2307, NSW$377
Newcastle $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $377, which is higher than most areas and has climbed $107 since 2011. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,679 are well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$377 ▲ +39.6%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $330
  • 2021: $377

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,679 ▲ +7.6%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,560
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,679

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2307, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 59%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2307, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households are much more common here than in most areas, sitting well above the national figure of 30.6%. At the same time, the share of homes owned outright is 24.7%, which is well below both the state and national averages.

36.0% ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.2%
  • 2016: 34.7%
  • 2021: 36.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.7% ▼ -29.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.0%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 24.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2307, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 69.7% of the area, though this is much lower than it was in 2011. While 67% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is well below the Australian figure of 73.8%.

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.

69.7% ▼ -15.1%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.1%
  • 2016: 78.3%
  • 2021: 69.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.0% ▼ -4.1%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.9%
  • 2016: 72.1%
  • 2021: 67.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2307, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 28%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2307, NSW, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 2 bedrooms is next at 27%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2307, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2307/2307-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings