$530 ▲ +47.2%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $360
- 2016: $470
- 2021: $530
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2508, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2508, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of $530 make postcode 2508 one of the most expensive areas for renters. Most people live in large, detached houses, but these homes come with high costs, as mortgage payments are well above the national figure.
$530
▲ +47.2%
- $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 2508, NSW — higher than 94% of areas.
| 2508, NSW | $530 |
|---|---|
| Wollongong | $390 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Housing is expensive here, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,540 and weekly rents of $530, both of which are among the highest for similar areas. Rent has climbed significantly, rising by $170 since 2011.
$2,540 ▲ +5.8%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,400
- 2016: $2,300
- 2021: $2,540
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →2508, NSW splits fairly evenly between $550–$749 (38%) and $350–$549 (37%), with $750 or more at 10%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →2508, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and $3,000 or more (36%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 17%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common, with 49.3% of households paying off a mortgage and 33.1% owning their home outright. Only 15.1% of households rent, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 32.6%.
15.1% ▼ -2.8%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.6%
- 2016: 13.4%
- 2021: 15.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
33.1% ▲ +7.7%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 30.8%
- 2016: 32.4%
- 2021: 33.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2508, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (15%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes dominate the landscape, as 86.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 85.1% of all homes, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%.
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.
85.1% ▼ -5.5%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 90.1%
- 2016: 86.0%
- 2021: 85.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
86.4% ▲ +4.0%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 83.1%
- 2016: 84.6%
- 2021: 86.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2508, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Flat or apartment is next at 11%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2508, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2508, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2508, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2508/2508-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings