$530 ▲ +58.2%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $335
- 2016: $500
- 2021: $530
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2557, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2557, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people live in detached houses in postcode 2557 than in the rest of the state, with nearly 97% of homes being separate dwellings. This area is dominated by large family homes, though it has become significantly more expensive for both buyers and renters over the last decade.
$530
▲ +58.2%
- $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 2557, NSW — higher than 94% of areas.
| 2557, NSW | $530 |
|---|---|
| Camden | $500 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,600, which is well above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas. Renters also face high costs, with the usual weekly rent of $530 sitting well above both the state and national figures.
$2,600 ▲ +11.6%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,329
- 2016: $2,600
- 2021: $2,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2557, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; $550–$749 is next at 35%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2557, NSW, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 52%; $3,000 or more is next at 32%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
More than half of households (54.9%) have a mortgage, while the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen sharply to 15.5% since 2011. This is far below the state and national figures. Renting has become more common, rising to 27.4% over the last decade.
27.4% ▲ +22.1%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.5%
- 2016: 22.2%
- 2021: 27.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
15.5% ▼ -65.0%
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 44.4%
- 2016: 24.7%
- 2021: 15.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2557, NSW, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 55%; Rented is next at 27%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm here, with 94.7% having three or more bedrooms—a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high rate of separate houses, which make up 96.9% of all dwellings.
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.
96.9% ▼ -0.8%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 97.7%
- 2016: 98.9%
- 2021: 96.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
94.7% ▲ +4.4%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 90.7%
- 2016: 93.7%
- 2021: 94.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2557, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2557, NSW, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 67%; 3 bedrooms is next at 17%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2557, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2557, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2557/2557-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings