2784, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2784, NSW

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

Nearly 98% of homes in postcode 2784 are separate houses, making it a very detached-dwelling area. Most residents own their own place, with a high number of large family homes and a strong trend towards outright ownership over the last decade.

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📍 2784, NSW, Postcode

Where 2784, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +42.9%
  • $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 2784, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2784, NSW$400
Blue Mountains $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than most areas and has risen by $120 since 2011. Monthly mortgage payments are also high, with the usual amount sitting at $1,900, up $400 from 2011.

$400 ▲ +42.9%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,900 ▲ +26.7%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,760
  • 2021: $1,900

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2784, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 62%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2784, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is common here, as those owning their home outright make up 38.3% of the area, well above the national figure of 31%. This is mirrored by a very low rental rate of 15.0%, which is far below both the state and national averages.

15.0% ▼ -13.1%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 14.4%
  • 2021: 15.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.3% ▲ +19.1%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.2%
  • 2016: 34.4%
  • 2021: 38.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2784, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by larger homes, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the New South Wales average of 68.6% and is consistent with the fact that almost every home is a separate house.

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.

98.4% ▲ +1.1%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.3%
  • 2016: 97.5%
  • 2021: 98.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.6% ▲ +7.1%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.2%
  • 2016: 77.1%
  • 2021: 80.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2784, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Flat or apartment is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2784, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 2784, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2784/2784-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings