2477, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2477, NSW

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

Rent and mortgage costs have both climbed in postcode 2477 since 2011, with typical weekly rents rising by $130. The area is defined by a high rate of home ownership and a strong preference for large, separate houses. Nearly 80% of homes here have three or more bedrooms.

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📍 2477, NSW, Postcode

Where 2477, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▲ +50.0%
  • $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 2477, NSW — higher than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2477, NSW$390
Ballina $420
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $390, which is much higher than most areas, while the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,733. This mortgage figure is well below the New South Wales average of $2,167.

$390 ▲ +50.0%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +8.1%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,603
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2477, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and $550–$749 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2477, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and $1,000–$1,799 (33%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 43.1%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 22.7%, which is well below the national figure of 30.6%.

22.7% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.7%
  • 2016: 22.6%
  • 2021: 22.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.1% ▼ -1.9%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.9%
  • 2016: 43.9%
  • 2021: 43.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 82.7% of all homes, a figure far above the Australian average. Most of these are large, with 79.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

82.7% ▼ -1.1%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.6%
  • 2016: 83.9%
  • 2021: 82.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.2% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.5%
  • 2016: 79.3%
  • 2021: 79.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2477, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2477, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) 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 2477, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2477/2477-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings