2721, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2721, NSW

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

Typical housing costs have risen since 2011 in postcode 2721, though they remain far lower than the state and national figures. The area is defined by a very high proportion of people who own their homes outright and a dominance of large, separate houses.

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📍 2721, NSW, Postcode

Where 2721, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$140 ▲ +105.9%
  • $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 2721, NSW — lower than 91% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2721, NSW$140
Bland $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $140 and monthly mortgage payments are $433, both of which are far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia. These costs have both risen since 2011.

$140 ▲ +105.9%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $68
  • 2016: $54
  • 2021: $140

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$433 ▲ +42.9%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $303
  • 2016: $249
  • 2021: $433

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2721, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2721, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More than half of all homes (51.2%) are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Only 17.1% of households rent, which is far below the state and national levels.

17.1% ▼ -23.7%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.4%
  • 2016: 25.0%
  • 2021: 17.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

51.2% ▼ -2.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 52.2%
  • 2016: 55.0%
  • 2021: 51.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2721, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Rented is next at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 98.8% of all homes, far above the national figure. While 79.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

98.8% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.8%
  • 2016: 98.8%
  • 2021: 98.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.3% ▼ -1.3%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.3%
  • 2016: 78.8%
  • 2021: 79.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2721, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2721, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

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 2721, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2721/2721-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings