$370 ▲ +72.1%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $215
- 2016: $300
- 2021: $370
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2526, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2526, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people live in large, detached houses in postcode 2526 than is typical for New South Wales. This area is dominated by spacious homes, with 85.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their homes, though typical mortgage payments are now much higher than in most other areas.
$370
▲ +72.1%
- $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 2526, NSW — higher than 70% of areas.
| 2526, NSW | $370 |
|---|---|
| Wollongong | $390 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is much higher than most areas and rose by $320 since 2011. Weekly rents have also climbed to $370, a $155 increase over the last decade.
$2,167 ▲ +17.3%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,847
- 2016: $1,885
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2526, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by Under $200 (27%) and $200–$349 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2526, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (22%) and $3,000 or more (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership is well above the state and national figures at 34.7%, though this fell 2.5 percentage points since 2011. Only 23.3% of households rent, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 32.6%.
23.3% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.8%
- 2016: 22.5%
- 2021: 23.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
34.7% ▼ -6.7%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37.2%
- 2016: 36.3%
- 2021: 34.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →2526, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Owned outright (35%), with Rented at 23%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 88.6% of all homes, far above the state average of 65.6%. This preference for larger homes is reflected in the 85.3% of dwellings with 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.
88.6% ▲ +6.7%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 83.1%
- 2016: 89.3%
- 2021: 88.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
85.3% ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 84.0%
- 2016: 83.8%
- 2021: 85.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2526, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2526, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).
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 2526, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2526/2526-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings