2715, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2715, NSW

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

Very low housing costs make postcode 2715 more affordable than most of the country. Typical monthly mortgage payments are just $936, which is far below the state and national figures. This affordability is a key feature of the area's housing landscape.

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📍 2715, NSW, Postcode

Where 2715, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +66.7%
  • $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 2715, NSW — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2715, NSW$200
Balranald $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much lower than most areas at $200, far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Mortgage payments are also very low, though the typical monthly cost rose by $236 since 2011.

$200 ▲ +66.7%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $140
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$936 ▲ +33.7%

Lower than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $700
  • 2016: $858
  • 2021: $936

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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2715, NSW splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (48%) and $200–$349 (46%), with $350–$549 at 7%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2715, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 28%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting fell 4.2 points since 2011 to 25.9%.

25.9% ▼ -14.1%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.1%
  • 2016: 32.5%
  • 2021: 25.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.6% ▲ +8.5%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.1%
  • 2016: 42.0%
  • 2021: 44.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2715, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Rented (26%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses, which make up 90.5% of homes, far above the state average. These homes tend to be large, as 78.4% have three or more bedrooms.

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.

90.5% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.6%
  • 2016: 89.1%
  • 2021: 90.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.4% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.3%
  • 2016: 73.5%
  • 2021: 78.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2715, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2715, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 2715, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2715/2715-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings