2648, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2648, NSW

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

Much lower housing costs than most similar areas define postcode 2648. The typical monthly mortgage payment is just $910, which is far below the state and national figures. This affordability is matched by a high rate of home ownership and a strong preference for detached houses.

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📍 2648, NSW, Postcode

Where 2648, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +53.8%
  • $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 2648, NSW — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2648, NSW$200
Wentworth $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Mortgage payments are also far below the state and national averages, though typical rents have risen by $70 since 2011.

$200 ▲ +53.8%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $130
  • 2016: $160
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$910 ▼ -15.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,070
  • 2016: $910
  • 2021: $910

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2648, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; Under $200 is next at 39%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2648, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 52%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 27%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high here, with 45.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. This is alongside a much lower renting rate than the state average, which has fallen by 5.6 percentage points since 2011.

18.5% ▼ -23.1%

Lower than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 24.1%
  • 2016: 26.5%
  • 2021: 18.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.9% ▲ +11.7%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.1%
  • 2016: 42.5%
  • 2021: 45.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2648, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 90.5% of all homes, which is far above the state and national averages. While 66.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is well below the national figure.

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.

90.5% ▲ +2.1%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.6%
  • 2016: 85.9%
  • 2021: 90.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.2% ▼ -3.7%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 68.8%
  • 2016: 67.9%
  • 2021: 66.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2648, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2648, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2648, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2648/2648-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings