2803, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2803, NSW

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

Far lower housing costs set postcode 2803 apart from the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents sitting at just $200. This is a region where home ownership is very common, and large, detached houses are the standard way of living.

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📍 2803, NSW, Postcode

Where 2803, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200
  • $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 2803, NSW — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2803, NSW$200
Hilltops $250
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Home loans are also much lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment of $1,192 sitting far below the state's $2,167.

$200

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $175
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,192 ▲ +49.0%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $800
  • 2016: $948
  • 2021: $1,192

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2803, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2803, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (46%) and Under $1,000 (42%), with $3,000 or more at 12%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is very common here, with 57.6% of people doing so—far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is among the lowest at this level, falling to 5.1% since 2011.

5.1% ▼ -57.6%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.0%
  • 2016: 13.9%
  • 2021: 5.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

57.6% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 54.4%
  • 2016: 61.1%
  • 2021: 57.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2803, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 33%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 83.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the Australian average. Separate houses make up 89.8% of the total, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

89.8% ▼ -5.6%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.2%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 89.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.1% ▲ +15.0%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 72.2%
  • 2016: 74.1%
  • 2021: 83.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2803, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2803, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2803, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2803/2803-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings