2405, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2405, NSW

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

Just $173 is the typical weekly rent in postcode 2405, a figure far below the national average. This area is defined by very low housing costs and a high proportion of people who own their homes outright. Most residents live in large, separate houses with plenty of space.

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📍 2405, NSW, Postcode

Where 2405, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$173 —
  • $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 2405, NSW — lower than 85% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2405, NSW$173
Moree Plains $210
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest seen at this level, with a typical bill of $600. This is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167, and half of all mortgage holders pay under $1,000 a month.

$600 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $450
  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2405, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 75%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2405, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 76%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the Australian figure at 46.3%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas at 12.5%, a steep fall of 22 percentage points since 2011.

12.5% ▼ -64.2%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.9%
  • 2016: 33.5%
  • 2021: 12.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.3% ▲ +6.4%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.5%
  • 2016: 43.2%
  • 2021: 46.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2405, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (20%) and Other tenure (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.9% of homes, which is far above the state and national figures. These homes are typically large, with 82.4% having three or more bedrooms, meaning there are fewer people per bedroom 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.

94.9% ▼ -2.3%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.1%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 94.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.4% ▲ +3.7%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.4%
  • 2016: 80.7%
  • 2021: 82.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2405, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2405, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 5 or more (12%).

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 2405, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2405/2405-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings