2785, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2785, NSW

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

Nearly half of all homes in postcode 2785 are now owned outright, a figure that has risen since 2011. This is a predominantly residential area where 96% of dwellings are separate houses, and home ownership far exceeds the national and state averages.

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📍 2785, NSW, Postcode

Where 2785, 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 2785, NSW — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2785, 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, though it remains a little below the New South Wales figure of $420. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, which is well below the state average and has risen $108 since 2011.

$380 ▲ +52.0%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +6.6%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2785, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 59%; $200–$349 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2785, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and $1,000–$1,799 (31%), with Under $1,000 at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 47% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%. Meanwhile, only 20.8% of households rent, which is well below the Australian figure of 30.6%.

20.8% ▼ -12.1%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.7%
  • 2016: 23.4%
  • 2021: 20.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.0% ▲ +11.4%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.2%
  • 2016: 43.4%
  • 2021: 47.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2785, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96% of the area, far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 74.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are only 0.70 people per bedroom, which is well below the state average.

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.

96.0% ▲ +0.3%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.7%
  • 2016: 95.7%
  • 2021: 96.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.4% ▲ +2.4%

Lower than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 72.6%
  • 2016: 73.5%
  • 2021: 74.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2785, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2785, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

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 2785, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2785/2785-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings