2576, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2576, NSW

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

More than half of the homes in postcode 2576 are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This area is characterised by a high proportion of owner-occupiers and large, detached houses. While home ownership is high, those paying for housing face costs that are much higher than in most other similar areas.

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📍 2576, NSW, Postcode

Where 2576, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$495 ▲ +65.0%
  • $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 2576, NSW — higher than 91% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2576, NSW$495
Wingecarribee $430
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are among the highest at this level at $495, which is well above the national figure. Similarly, the usual monthly home loan payment of $2,370 is much higher than most areas and has risen by $370 since 2011.

$495 ▲ +65.0%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $495

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,370 ▲ +18.5%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,370

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2576, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (28%) and $200–$349 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2576, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is very common here, with 53.2% of residents doing so—far above the New South Wales average. This helps explain why the proportion of households renting is far below the state and national figures at just 16.9%.

16.9% ▼ -16.9%

Lower than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.3%
  • 2016: 18.1%
  • 2021: 16.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.2% ▲ +10.9%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 47.9%
  • 2016: 51.4%
  • 2021: 53.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2576, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 53%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 83.9% of dwellings being separate houses and 83.5% having three or more bedrooms. Despite these larger homes, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.70, which is lower than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

83.9% ▼ -4.5%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.8%
  • 2016: 86.1%
  • 2021: 83.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.5% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.7%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 83.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2576, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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2576, NSW splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (38%) and 3 bedrooms (34%), with 2 bedrooms at 13%.

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 2576, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2576/2576-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings