$180 ▲ +80.0%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $100
- 2016: $132
- 2021: $180
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2833, NSW · Postcode
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses make up 92.7% of all homes in postcode 2833, far more than the national figure. This area is defined by very low housing costs and a high number of renters. While typical rents and mortgages are much lower than in other parts of the state, the proportion of people renting is far above the Australian average.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2833, NSW — lower than 83% of areas.
| 2833, NSW | $180 |
|---|---|
| Walgett | $180 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is just $180 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $759, both of which are far below the New South Wales figures. These costs have risen since 2011, with rents increasing by $80 and mortgage payments by $326.
$180 ▲ +80.0%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$759 ▲ +75.3%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In 2833, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 63%; $200–$349 is next at 37%.
In 2833, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 63%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 15%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 43.8% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, 31.8% of homes are owned outright, a proportion that has barely changed over the last decade.
43.8% ▼ -7.7%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
31.8% ▲ +0.5%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In 2833, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (14%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses are the dominant dwelling type at 92.7%, far above the state and national figures. Large homes are common, with 71.9% having three or more bedrooms, though the proportion of these larger homes fell slightly since 2011.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
92.7% ▼ -1.2%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
71.9% ▼ -6.4%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In 2833, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.
In 2833, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2833, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2833/2833-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings