2356, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2356, NSW

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

Far lower housing costs than most similar areas define postcode 2356. This is a place where the typical monthly mortgage is just $698, making it much more affordable than the state and national figures. Most residents own their homes outright, creating a stable housing landscape with very few renters.

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📍 2356, NSW, Postcode

Where 2356, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$23
  • $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 2356, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2356, NSW$23
Narrabri $250
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167, though they rose by $298 since 2016. Weekly rent is also among the lowest at this level, falling to just $23.

$23

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $50
  • 2021: $23

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$698

Lower than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $698

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2356, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2356, NSW, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 63%; Under $1,000 is next at 38%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very common here, with 58.3% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting fell to 12.5%, a much lower rate than most areas.

12.5%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 25.4%
  • 2021: 12.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

58.3%

Higher than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 52.5%
  • 2021: 58.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2356, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 62%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 18%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While three or more bedroom homes now make up 68.8% of dwellings, the typical number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the Australian figure.

0.80

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

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

100.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 93.2%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.8%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 59.3%
  • 2021: 68.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2356, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2356, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (23%).

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 2356, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2356/2356-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings