$245 ▲ +53.1%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $160
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $245
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2655, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2655, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses make up 98.2% of all homes in postcode 2655, where housing is much more affordable than in the rest of the state. This area is defined by large family-sized homes and a very high rate of outright ownership. Most residents enjoy lower-than-average living costs compared to both New South Wales and the national figures.
$245
▲ +53.1%
- $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 2655, NSW — lower than 64% of areas.
| 2655, NSW | $245 |
|---|---|
| Lockhart | $200 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $245 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, both of which are far below the New South Wales figures. These costs have risen since 2011, with rents increasing by $85 and mortgages by $97 per month.
$1,300 ▲ +8.1%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,203
- 2016: $1,189
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2655, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 85%; Under $200 is next at 15%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2655, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by Under $1,000 (31%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is high here, with 42.2% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Meanwhile, the 14.1% of households that rent is much lower than in most other areas.
14.1% ▼ -7.0%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.1%
- 2016: 15.6%
- 2021: 14.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
42.2% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41.3%
- 2016: 40.9%
- 2021: 42.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →2655, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (42%) and Owned with a mortgage (40%), with Rented at 14%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, as 82.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is well above the national figure, and the area's dominance of detached houses is far higher than across Australia.
0.80 ▼ -20.0%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
98.2% ▼ -0.3%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 98.5%
- 2016: 97.4%
- 2021: 98.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
82.1% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 80.4%
- 2016: 81.7%
- 2021: 82.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2655, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Flat or apartment is next at 1%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2655, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2655, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2655, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2655/2655-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings