$23 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $50
- 2021: $23
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2356, NSW · Postcode
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.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2356, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.
| 2356, NSW | $23 |
|---|---|
| Narrabri | $250 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
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.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$698 —
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In 2356, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.
In 2356, NSW, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 63%; Under $1,000 is next at 38%.
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.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
58.3% —
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In 2356, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 62%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 18%.
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.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% —
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
68.8% —
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In 2356, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
In 2356, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (23%).
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