2780, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2780, NSW

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

More than 83% of homes in postcode 2780 are separate houses, which is far above the figures for New South Wales and Australia. This area sees a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright, though weekly rents have climbed $130 since 2011 to reach $380.

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📍 2780, NSW, Postcode

Where 2780, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +52.0%
  • $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 2780, NSW — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2780, NSW$380
Blue Mountains $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $380, which is higher than most areas but a little below the New South Wales figure. Home loan payments are also higher than most areas, with the typical monthly cost rising to $1,733 since 2011.

$380 ▲ +52.0%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +7.6%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,610
  • 2016: $1,560
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2780, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2780, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (31%), with Under $1,000 at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is strong here, with 39.8% of homes owned outright—well above the national and state figures. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is 28.5%, which is a little below the Australian average.

28.5% ▼ -5.7%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.2%
  • 2016: 28.4%
  • 2021: 28.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.8% ▲ +15.7%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.4%
  • 2016: 37.1%
  • 2021: 39.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2780, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 83.3% of the market, yet the area has fewer large homes than most, with three or more bedrooms found in 67% of dwellings. This is consistent with a lower number of people per bedroom compared to the rest of the state.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

83.3% ▲ +1.2%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.3%
  • 2016: 84.6%
  • 2021: 83.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.0% ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 67.2%
  • 2016: 65.9%
  • 2021: 67.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2780, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Flat or apartment is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2780, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

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 2780, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2780/2780-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings