2791, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2791, NSW

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

A huge majority of people in postcode 2791 live in their own homes without a mortgage, which is far more common here than in the rest of the country. This stability is paired with very low housing costs, making it a place where owning a large, detached house is the standard way of life.

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📍 2791, NSW, Postcode

Where 2791, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$195 ▲ +77.3%
  • $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 2791, NSW — lower than 79% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2791, NSW$195
Blayney $270
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure, sitting at just $195. Mortgage payments are also quite low, with the usual monthly payment of $1,549 falling well below the New South Wales average.

$195 ▲ +77.3%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $110
  • 2016: $115
  • 2021: $195

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,549 ▼ -11.2%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,744
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,549

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2791, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 44%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2791, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with $3,000 or more at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high in this area, with 52.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen by 12 points since 2011.

13.0% ▼ -48.1%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.0%
  • 2016: 16.5%
  • 2021: 13.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.7% ▲ +24.8%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.2%
  • 2016: 48.1%
  • 2021: 52.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2791, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 53%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.7% of all homes, a figure far above the state and national averages. These homes are typically large, with 84.7% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are far fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.60 ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

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

97.7% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.1%
  • 2016: 86.5%
  • 2021: 97.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.7% ▲ +4.0%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.5%
  • 2016: 80.5%
  • 2021: 84.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2791, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2791, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 5 or more (18%).

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 2791, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2791/2791-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings