$400 ▲ +48.1%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $270
- 2016: $340
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2500, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2500, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High rental rates dominate the housing landscape in postcode 2500, where nearly half of all households rent their homes. This makes the area stand out compared to most other regions, with a housing market that leans heavily toward apartments and smaller properties rather than family homes.
$400
▲ +48.1%
- $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 2500, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2500, NSW | $400 |
|---|---|
| Wollongong | $390 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents of $400 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,056 are both much higher than in most areas. Rent has risen by $130 per week since 2011, while typical mortgage costs have climbed by $149 per month.
$2,056 ▲ +7.8%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,907
- 2016: $1,900
- 2021: $2,056
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2500, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and $550–$749 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2500, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 47.5% of households renting. Meanwhile, only 27.2% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the national figure of 31%.
47.5% ▲ +3.6%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 45.8%
- 2016: 46.8%
- 2021: 47.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.2% ▼ -2.6%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.9%
- 2016: 27.8%
- 2021: 27.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2500, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned outright (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Small homes are the norm, as flats or apartments make up 52.7% of all dwellings. Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia, and the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is also far below the national average.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
35.6% ▼ -16.2%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42.4%
- 2016: 39.1%
- 2021: 35.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
49.3% ▼ -3.1%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 50.9%
- 2016: 50.7%
- 2021: 49.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2500, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 53%; Separate house is next at 36%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2500, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 4 bedrooms (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 2500, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2500/2500-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings