2622, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2622, NSW

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

Nearly half of all homes in postcode 2622 are owned outright, a rate far above the national average. This area is dominated by detached houses, and while rental and mortgage costs are higher than in most similar areas, they remain well below the New South Wales typical figures.

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📍 2622, NSW, Postcode

Where 2622, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +75.0%
  • $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 2622, NSW — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2622, NSW$350
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional $355
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $350 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,733. Both figures are higher than most similar areas, though the mortgage payment is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$350 ▲ +75.0%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +14.2%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,690
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2622, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2622, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (31%), with Under $1,000 at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.2% of homes owned outright, which is far above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state and national figures, falling to 14.9%.

14.9% ▼ -27.1%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.5%
  • 2016: 18.3%
  • 2021: 14.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

49.2% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.6%
  • 2016: 45.6%
  • 2021: 49.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2622, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.2% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 71% of these homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has moved down to 0.80 since 2011.

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.

94.2% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.9%
  • 2016: 95.3%
  • 2021: 94.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.0% ▲ +1.2%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 70.1%
  • 2016: 66.9%
  • 2021: 71.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2622, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2622, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

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 2622, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2622/2622-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings