2627, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2627, NSW

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

Renters make up a much larger share of the population in postcode 2627 than in most similar areas. About 33.6% of households rent their homes, which is a little above the national figure. While separate houses are common, the area has seen a notable increase in rental costs over the last decade.

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📍 2627, NSW, Postcode

Where 2627, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$410 ▲ +57.7%
  • $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 2627, NSW — higher than 81% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2627, NSW$410
Snowy Monaro Regional $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent has risen sharply by $150 since 2011 to reach $410, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,800, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

$410 ▲ +57.7%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $410

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,800 ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,777
  • 2016: $1,667
  • 2021: $1,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2627, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by $200–$349 (27%) and $750 or more (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2627, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with $3,000 or more at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 33.6% of households renting, a figure that rose 4.1 percentage points since 2011. In contrast, the 30.4% of homes owned outright is much lower than in most other similar areas.

33.6% ▲ +13.7%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.6%
  • 2016: 31.0%
  • 2021: 33.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.4% ▲ +0.9%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.1%
  • 2016: 30.0%
  • 2021: 30.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2627, NSW splits fairly evenly between Rented (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%), with Owned outright at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 69.8% of the market, though this fell 4.3 percentage points since 2011. Most homes are large, with 73.9% having three or more bedrooms, and the number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

69.8% ▼ -5.8%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.2%
  • 2016: 69.0%
  • 2021: 69.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.9% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 73.5%
  • 2016: 74.0%
  • 2021: 73.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2627, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2627, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) 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 2627, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2627/2627-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings