2668, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2668, NSW

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

Separate houses make up 98.0% of all homes in postcode 2668, where housing costs are far lower than the national average. This area is defined by a very high rate of outright home ownership and typical monthly mortgage payments that are far below state and national figures.

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📍 2668, NSW, Postcode

Where 2668, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$190 ▲ +137.5%
  • $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 2668, NSW — lower than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2668, NSW$190
Bland $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment of $650 is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011. Weekly rents are also much lower than most areas, with the typical rent of $190 sitting far below the New South Wales average.

$190 ▲ +137.5%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $80
  • 2016: $120
  • 2021: $190

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$650 ▼ -25.0%

Lower than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $650

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2668, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 67%; $200–$349 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2668, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 67%; $3,000 or more is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A huge 60.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national rate of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

9.8% ▼ -37.9%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.8%
  • 2016: 16.1%
  • 2021: 9.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

60.8% ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 53.3%
  • 2016: 56.5%
  • 2021: 60.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2668, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 60%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, with 81.7% having three or more bedrooms. This explains why there are fewer people per bedroom—just 0.70—which is well below the New South Wales figure.

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.

98.0% ▲ +0.0%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.0%
  • 2016: 96.9%
  • 2021: 98.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.7% ▲ +10.8%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 73.7%
  • 2016: 74.5%
  • 2021: 81.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2668, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2668, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

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 2668, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2668/2668-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings