2650, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2650, NSW

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

A typical weekly rent of $300 makes postcode 2650 significantly more affordable than the state and national figures. This area is dominated by large, detached houses, though a high proportion of residents rent their homes compared to most other parts of the country.

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📍 2650, NSW, Postcode

Where 2650, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 2650, NSW — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2650, NSW$300
Wagga Wagga $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,517, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Weekly rents are also well below the national figure, though they have risen by $75 since 2011.

$300 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $225
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -4.9%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,595
  • 2016: $1,521
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2650, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; $350–$549 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2650, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of households renting. Around 29.6% of homes are owned outright, which is a little below the Australian figure.

33.2% ▲ +1.1%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.8%
  • 2016: 33.8%
  • 2021: 33.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.6% ▼ -0.9%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.9%
  • 2016: 29.3%
  • 2021: 29.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2650, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (33%), with Owned outright at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 84.9% being separate houses and 79.4% having three or more bedrooms. Despite these large homes, the number of people per bedroom is well below the state figure at 0.70.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

84.9% ▲ +0.7%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 84.3%
  • 2016: 84.4%
  • 2021: 84.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.4% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.8%
  • 2016: 78.1%
  • 2021: 79.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2650, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Flat or apartment is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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2650, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (39%) and 4 bedrooms (34%), with 2 bedrooms at 17%.

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 2650, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2650/2650-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings