2628, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2628, NSW

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

Separate houses make up 91.8% of the dwellings in postcode 2628, far above the national figure. This is a predominantly home-owning area where housing costs are well below the state and national averages. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,336, which is much lower than in most other areas.

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📍 2628, NSW, Postcode

Where 2628, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +51.4%
  • $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 2628, NSW — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2628, NSW$280
Snowy Monaro Regional $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly mortgage payment of $1,336 is far below the New South Wales average of $2,167.

$280 ▲ +51.4%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $185
  • 2016: $195
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,336 ▲ +5.2%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,270
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,336

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2628, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; $350–$549 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2628, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is common here, with 44.0% of households doing so, a figure far above the national level. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below both the state and national figures at 19.5%.

19.5% ▼ -13.8%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.6%
  • 2016: 21.5%
  • 2021: 19.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.0% ▼ -2.4%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.1%
  • 2016: 42.4%
  • 2021: 44.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2628, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are the norm at 91.8%, far above the state and national figures. These homes are often large, as 77.0% have three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has moved down 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.

91.8% ▲ +12.4%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.7%
  • 2016: 89.9%
  • 2021: 91.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.0% ▼ -2.4%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.8%
  • 2016: 74.0%
  • 2021: 77.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2628, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2628, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 2628, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2628/2628-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings