$228 ▲ +117.1%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $105
- 2016: $150
- 2021: $228
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2402, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2402, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in postcode 2402 than in most other areas. Half of all households own their place fully, which helps keep housing costs well below the state and national figures. It is a region dominated by detached houses and low-cost living.
$228
▲ +117.1%
- $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 2402, NSW — lower than 69% of areas.
| 2402, NSW | $228 |
|---|---|
| Gwydir | $200 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,000, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rent is also much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $228, although this has risen from $105 in 2011.
$1,000 → 0.0%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,000
- 2016: $1,000
- 2021: $1,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2402, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 67%; Under $200 is next at 31%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and $3,000 or more (7%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very strong here, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the 31.5% seen across New South Wales. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 19.5%, which is far below the national figure.
19.5% ▼ -14.1%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.7%
- 2016: 25.4%
- 2021: 19.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
50.0% ▲ +3.7%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 48.2%
- 2016: 47.8%
- 2021: 50.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2402, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 50%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 96.4% of all homes, far above the Australian average. While 74.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas, sitting at 0.70.
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.
96.4% ▲ +1.7%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 94.7%
- 2016: 95.8%
- 2021: 96.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
74.9% ▲ +1.9%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 73.5%
- 2016: 71.9%
- 2021: 74.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2402, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2402, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2402, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2402, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2402/2402-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings