2822, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2822, NSW

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

A shift toward renting is emerging in postcode 2822, where the proportion of renters rose 4.6 points since 2016. The area remains very affordable, with typical weekly rents of just $200. Most residents live in detached houses, which make up nearly 95% of all homes.

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📍 2822, NSW, Postcode

Where 2822, 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 2822, NSW — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2822, NSW$200
Dubbo Regional $300
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. Monthly home-loan payments are also far below the state average, sitting at $1,300 and remaining barely changed since 2016.

$200

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $128
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $1,292
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2822, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 65%; $350–$549 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2822, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More people own their homes outright here than in most of Australia, with 40.1% of households owing nothing on their mortgage. This is well above the national figure of 31.0%, though the number of renters has risen since 2016.

14.3%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 9.7%
  • 2021: 14.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.1%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 45.8%
  • 2021: 40.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2822, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (39%) and Owned with a mortgage (38%), with Rented at 14%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are the norm in postcode 2822, making up 94.6% of homes, which is far above the national average of 72.3%. These homes are often large, with 73.5% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

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

94.6%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 99.4%
  • 2021: 94.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.5%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 73.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2822, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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2822, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (31%), with 2 bedrooms at 22%.

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 2822, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2822/2822-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings