2830, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2830, NSW

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

Around 83.6% of homes in postcode 2830 are separate houses, which is far above the national figure. The area is dominated by large family-style dwellings, though rental rates are much higher than in most similar areas. Most residents face housing costs that are well below the New South Wales average.

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📍 2830, NSW, Postcode

Where 2830, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$310 ▲ +55.0%
  • $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 2830, NSW — higher than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2830, NSW$310
Dubbo Regional $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $310, which is a little below the Australian figure and well below the state average. Mortgage payments follow a similar pattern, with the usual monthly payment of $1,582 sitting well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$310 ▲ +55.0%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $310

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,582 ▲ +4.6%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,512
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,582

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2830, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2830, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 33.0% of households renting. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright is 28.4%, which is well below the state average and has fallen since 2011.

33.0% ▲ +7.3%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.8%
  • 2016: 32.1%
  • 2021: 33.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.4% ▼ -5.0%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.9%
  • 2016: 29.4%
  • 2021: 28.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2830, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (33%), with Owned outright at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 79.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the New South Wales figure, and separate houses make up 83.6% of all homes.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

83.6% ▼ -1.2%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 84.6%
  • 2016: 83.9%
  • 2021: 83.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.5% ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.8%
  • 2016: 79.2%
  • 2021: 79.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2830, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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2830, NSW splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (37%) and 3 bedrooms (37%), with 2 bedrooms at 15%.

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 2830, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2830/2830-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings