$195 ▲ +62.5%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $120
- 2016: $150
- 2021: $195
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2834, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2834, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far lower housing costs than the state average define postcode 2834, where typical weekly rents are just $195. This area is marked by a high proportion of people who own their homes outright. It offers a starkly different affordability profile compared to the rest of New South Wales.
$195
▲ +62.5%
- $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 2834, NSW — lower than 79% of areas.
| 2834, NSW | $195 |
|---|---|
| Walgett | $180 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents of $195 and monthly mortgage payments of $867 are both far below the national figures. These costs have risen slightly since 2011, though they remain much lower than in most other areas.
$867 ▲ +4.0%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $834
- 2016: $846
- 2021: $867
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2834, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; Under $200 is next at 47%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2834, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 64%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 27%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Nearly half of all homes (49.1%) are owned outright, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%. Meanwhile, 28.7% of households are renting, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.
28.7% ▼ -4.0%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 29.9%
- 2016: 34.5%
- 2021: 28.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
49.1% ▲ +0.1%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 49.1%
- 2016: 44.9%
- 2021: 49.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2834, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (12%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 61.6% of homes, which is far below the national average. The area also has a much lower share of large homes, with only 47.5% having three or more bedrooms.
0.90 ▼ -25.0%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
61.6% ▼ -23.7%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 80.8%
- 2016: 79.7%
- 2021: 61.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
47.5% ▲ +16.8%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40.7%
- 2016: 40.5%
- 2021: 47.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2834, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Other dwelling is next at 24%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →2834, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (30%), with 1 bedroom at 18%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2834, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2834, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2834/2834-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings