$430 ▲ +43.3%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $430
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2478, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2478, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Higher than typical costs for both renting and mortgages shape daily life in postcode 2478. While the usual weekly rent of $430 is much higher than most areas, a large 40.5% of residents have the security of owning their homes outright.
$430
▲ +43.3%
- $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 2478, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2478, NSW | $430 |
|---|---|
| Ballina | $420 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,000, having risen by $267 since 2011. Rent is also expensive, with the usual weekly cost of $430 sitting a little above the national figure.
$2,000 ▲ +15.4%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,733
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2478, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2478, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 40.5% of homes owned outright, which is well above the New South Wales and Australian figures. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting fell 3.7 points since 2011 to 28.3%.
28.3% ▼ -11.6%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32.1%
- 2016: 30.6%
- 2021: 28.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
40.5% ▲ +4.7%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38.7%
- 2016: 39.6%
- 2021: 40.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2478, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 66.6% of the market, though this is well below the national figure. Most homes are larger, with 71.8% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are 0.80 people per bedroom.
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.
66.6% ▲ +2.4%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 65.0%
- 2016: 62.3%
- 2021: 66.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
71.8% ▲ +0.9%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 71.1%
- 2016: 70.2%
- 2021: 71.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2478, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 67%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2478, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (23%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2478, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2478/2478-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings