2316, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2316, NSW

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

Separate houses make up 86.5% of the homes in postcode 2316, far above the national figure. This area is defined by a high rate of home ownership, with over half of all residents owning their homes outright. Most households live in larger properties, though the number of people sharing each bedroom has fallen over the last decade.

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📍 2316, NSW, Postcode

Where 2316, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$395 ▲ +33.9%
  • $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 2316, NSW — higher than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2316, NSW$395
Port Stephens $370
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much higher than most areas at $395, rising $100 since 2011. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,842, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the national figure.

$395 ▲ +33.9%

Higher than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $295
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $395

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,842 ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,863
  • 2016: $1,810
  • 2021: $1,842

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2316, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 60%; $200–$349 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2316, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More than half of the homes (52.2%) are owned outright, a figure far above the state and national averages. This has risen 11 points since 2011, while the share of households renting has fallen to 16.3%.

16.3% ▼ -29.4%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.0%
  • 2016: 20.9%
  • 2021: 16.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.2% ▲ +25.4%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.6%
  • 2016: 44.4%
  • 2021: 52.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2316, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are very common here, making up 86.5% of homes. While 74.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

86.5% ▲ +0.8%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 85.8%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 86.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.8% ▼ -4.7%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.5%
  • 2016: 78.0%
  • 2021: 74.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2316, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2316, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

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 2316, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2316/2316-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings