$230 ▲ +74.2%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $132
- 2016: $180
- 2021: $230
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2820, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2820, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far lower housing costs than most similar areas define postcode 2820, where the typical weekly rent is just $230. This region offers a distinct landscape of affordable, spacious living, with the vast majority of homes being detached houses. Most residents live in larger properties, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.
$230
▲ +74.2%
- $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 2820, NSW — lower than 69% of areas.
| 2820, NSW | $230 |
|---|---|
| Dubbo Regional | $300 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure, sitting at $1,083. Rent is also much lower than in most areas; while the typical weekly rent rose $98 since 2011 to reach $230, it remains far below the national figure of $375.
$1,083 ▼ -6.4%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,157
- 2016: $1,083
- 2021: $1,083
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2820, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 58%; Under $200 is next at 32%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2820, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common here, with 39.1% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Australian figure. Around 27.7% of households are renting, a rate that is a little below the national average and has fallen slightly since 2011.
27.7% ▼ -5.9%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 29.4%
- 2016: 28.7%
- 2021: 27.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
39.1% ▼ -4.6%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41.0%
- 2016: 40.1%
- 2021: 39.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2820, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 91.8% of all homes, a figure far above the New South Wales average. These homes tend to be large, with 77.6% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom is now well below the state average at 0.70.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
91.8% ▼ -1.3%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 93.1%
- 2016: 84.8%
- 2021: 91.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
77.6% ▲ +0.5%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 77.1%
- 2016: 76.2%
- 2021: 77.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2820, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2820, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).
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 2820, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2820/2820-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings