2311, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2311, NSW

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

Nearly half of all homes in postcode 2311 are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This is a predominantly residential area where detached houses are the norm and home ownership is much more common than renting. Most households live in large houses with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 2311, NSW, Postcode

Where 2311, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$270 ▲ +68.8%
  • $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 2311, NSW — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2311, NSW$270
Dungog $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $270, which is well below both the state and national figures. The usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,733, an amount that has risen by $173 since 2011.

$270 ▲ +68.8%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $175
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +11.1%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,560
  • 2016: $1,593
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2311, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; Under $200 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2311, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 49.3% of homes are owned outright, a figure far above the rest of Australia. Conversely, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas at just 14.0%.

14.0% ▼ -18.7%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.2%
  • 2016: 22.1%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

49.3% ▼ -4.6%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 51.7%
  • 2016: 52.0%
  • 2021: 49.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2311, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 93.6% of the area, which is far above the state average. This preference for larger homes is seen in the fact that 77.6% 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.

93.6% ▼ -3.8%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.2%
  • 2016: 96.6%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.6% ▼ -2.5%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.6%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 77.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2311, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2311, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

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 2311, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2311/2311-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings