2550, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2550, NSW

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

Separate houses make up 92.1% of the housing stock in postcode 2550. This area is marked by high rates of home ownership, with nearly half of all homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

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📍 2550, NSW, Postcode

Where 2550, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +62.2%
  • $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 2550, NSW — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2550, NSW$300
Bega Valley $310
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,421 and weekly rents of $300 are both well below the New South Wales and national figures. Both costs have risen since 2011, with rent increasing by $115 per week.

$300 ▲ +62.2%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $185
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,421 ▲ +9.3%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,421

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2550, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2550, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (25%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (47.2%) are owned outright, which is far above the New South Wales average of 31.5%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

19.3% ▼ -10.4%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.6%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 19.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.2% ▲ +10.4%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.8%
  • 2016: 43.8%
  • 2021: 47.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2550, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are very common here, appearing in 92.1% of homes, far above the national rate of 72.3%. Large homes are also typical, with 73.4% 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.

92.1% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.2%
  • 2016: 91.7%
  • 2021: 92.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.4% ▼ -1.1%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.2%
  • 2016: 73.5%
  • 2021: 73.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2550, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2550, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

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 2550, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2550/2550-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings