2782, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2782, NSW

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

Higher living costs and a strong preference for large houses define the housing landscape in postcode 2782. Most residents live in spacious detached homes, with typical weekly rents reaching $430 and monthly mortgage payments sitting at $2,080.

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📍 2782, NSW, Postcode

Where 2782, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$430 ▲ +43.3%
  • $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 2782, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2782, NSW$430
Blue Mountains $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents and monthly mortgages are both much higher than most areas. Since 2011, weekly rent has risen by $130 and monthly mortgage payments have increased by $200.

$430 ▲ +43.3%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $430

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,080 ▲ +10.6%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,880
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $2,080

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2782, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 63%; $200–$349 is next at 15%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2782, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common here, with 47% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state and national averages.

17.4% ▼ -16.2%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.8%
  • 2016: 19.3%
  • 2021: 17.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.0% ▲ +4.0%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.2%
  • 2016: 45.6%
  • 2021: 47.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2782, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.6% of the market, far above the New South Wales average of 65.6%. This preference for space is reflected in the 85% of homes having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

95.6% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.8%
  • 2016: 94.8%
  • 2021: 95.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.0% ▲ +4.7%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.2%
  • 2016: 81.7%
  • 2021: 85.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2782, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2782, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

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 2782, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2782/2782-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings