2705, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2705, NSW

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

Separate houses make up 86.5% of all homes in postcode 2705, far above the national figure. This area is dominated by larger homes and is significantly more affordable than the state and national averages. Most people here live in detached houses with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 2705, NSW, Postcode

Where 2705, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +51.5%
  • $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 2705, NSW — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2705, NSW$250
Leeton $250
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure at $1,300, and have barely changed since 2011. Rents are also much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $250, though this has risen $85 since 2011.

$250 ▲ +51.5%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $165
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 → 0.0%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

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

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2705, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 63%; Under $200 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2705, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is well above the national average at 35.5%. Meanwhile, 28.5% of households are renting, a figure that is higher than most areas but still a little below the Australian average.

28.5% ▲ +4.4%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.3%
  • 2016: 29.0%
  • 2021: 28.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.5% ▼ -2.2%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36.2%
  • 2016: 35.4%
  • 2021: 35.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2705, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%), with Rented at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 81.0% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average. This is consistent with the fact that separate houses are the most common home type at 86.5%.

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.

86.5% ▼ -2.9%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 89.1%
  • 2016: 87.5%
  • 2021: 86.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.0% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.2%
  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 81.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2705, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Flat or apartment is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2705, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 2705, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2705/2705-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings