2651, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2651, NSW

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

Nearly 90% of homes in postcode 2651 are separate houses, making this a predominantly detached residential area. Housing costs here are notably lower than in most other areas, with a typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,300.

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📍 2651, NSW, Postcode

Where 2651, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$310 ▲ +44.2%
  • $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 2651, NSW — higher than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2651, NSW$310
Wagga Wagga $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167 and have barely changed since 2011. Weekly rents are also lower than the national figure, though they rose by $95 over the last decade to reach $310.

$310 ▲ +44.2%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $215
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $310

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 → 0.0%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,330
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2651, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 58%; $350–$549 is next at 34%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2651, NSW, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 57%; Under $1,000 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 35.5% of households, which is well above the Australian average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, homes owned outright are among the lowest at this level and far below the state average of 31.5%.

35.5% ▲ +1.2%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.1%
  • 2016: 37.8%
  • 2021: 35.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

17.8% ▲ +8.9%

Lower than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 16.3%
  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 17.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2651, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Rented (35%) and Owned outright (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, with 85.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the national average. While most people live in separate houses, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.80.

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.

89.9% ▲ +4.9%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 85.7%
  • 2016: 85.8%
  • 2021: 89.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.9% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.1%
  • 2016: 84.4%
  • 2021: 85.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2651, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Flat or apartment is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2651, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (39%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

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 2651, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2651/2651-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings