2423, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2423, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average in postcode 2423, where housing is generally more affordable. The area is dominated by large, detached houses and a high number of homeowners who own their properties outright. This combination creates a stable residential landscape with significantly lower rental activity than seen across Australia.

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📍 2423, NSW, Postcode

Where 2423, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +71.4%
  • $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 2423, NSW — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2423, NSW$300
Mid-Coast $315
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $300, while the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,300, which is far below the New South Wales average. Both costs have risen since 2011, with typical rents increasing by $125 per week.

$300 ▲ +71.4%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $220
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +7.7%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,207
  • 2016: $1,248
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2423, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; $350–$549 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2423, NSW splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,000–$1,799 (35%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Over half of all homes (51.2%) are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This high rate of ownership is mirrored by a very low proportion of renters, who make up only 15.6% of households, down from 22.3% in 2011.

15.6% ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.3%
  • 2016: 19.9%
  • 2021: 15.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

51.2% ▲ +13.9%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.0%
  • 2016: 49.8%
  • 2021: 51.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2423, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 51%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.6% of all homes, far above the national average, with 77.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Despite these large homes, the number of people per bedroom is well below the state figure 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.

97.6% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.2%
  • 2016: 94.3%
  • 2021: 97.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.2% ▲ +2.5%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.3%
  • 2016: 74.1%
  • 2021: 77.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2423, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2423, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 2423, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2423/2423-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings