$203 ▲ +35.3%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $150
- 2016: $183
- 2021: $203
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2739, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2739, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents in postcode 2739 are far below the national figure, making this area much more affordable than most. While costs remain low, the housing landscape is dominated by large, detached homes that are often owned by the residents rather than rented.
$203
▲ +35.3%
- $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 2739, NSW — lower than 76% of areas.
| 2739, NSW | $203 |
|---|---|
| Wentworth | $200 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The usual weekly rent is just $203, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also much lower than most areas at $1,300, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.
$1,300 → 0.0%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,300
- 2016: $1,291
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2739, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (38%) and $350–$549 (13%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2739, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 34.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 22.7%, leaving this area well below the state and national rates for renters.
22.7% ▼ -14.3%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 26.5%
- 2016: 23.9%
- 2021: 22.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
34.1% ▲ +2.4%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 33.3%
- 2016: 30.6%
- 2021: 34.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →2739, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Owned outright (34%), with Rented at 23%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 87.6% of the area, a figure far above the national average. These homes tend to be large, with 79.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the Australian figure.
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.
87.6% ▼ -1.6%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 89.0%
- 2016: 85.5%
- 2021: 87.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
79.5% ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 78.3%
- 2016: 74.7%
- 2021: 79.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2739, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2739, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) 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 2739, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2739/2739-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings