$150 ▲ +130.8%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $65
- 2016: $110
- 2021: $150
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2836, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2836, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of just $150 make postcode 2836 one of the most affordable places to live. While costs are far below the state and national figures, there is a high proportion of renters and a lack of large family homes compared to other areas.
$150
▲ +130.8%
- $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 2836, NSW — lower than 89% of areas.
| 2836, NSW | $150 |
|---|---|
| Central Darling | $153 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $894 and weekly rents of $150. Over 63% of renters pay under $200 a week, though rents have risen by $85 since 2011.
$894 —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $433
- 2021: $894
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2836, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 73%; $200–$349 is next at 27%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2836, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 100%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is common here, with 42.1% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. About 31.7% of homes are owned outright, while only 6.6% have a mortgage.
42.1% ▼ -13.2%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 48.5%
- 2016: 48.7%
- 2021: 42.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
31.7% ▼ -5.7%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 33.6%
- 2016: 33.3%
- 2021: 31.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2836, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Other tenure (14%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 69.7% of homes, but large homes are uncommon; 63.8% have three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national average. On average, there are 0.90 people per bedroom.
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.
69.7% ▲ +7.1%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 65.1%
- 2016: 88.9%
- 2021: 69.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
63.8% ▼ -5.1%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 67.3%
- 2016: 67.0%
- 2021: 63.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2836, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2836, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2836, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2836, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2836/2836-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings