$170 —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $120
- 2021: $170
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2838, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2838, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of just $170 make postcode 2838 a very affordable place to live compared to the rest of the country. This area is largely made up of separate houses, though a high number of residents rent their homes rather than owning them.
$170
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- $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 2838, NSW — lower than 86% of areas.
| 2838, NSW | $170 |
|---|---|
| Brewarrina | $150 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rent is also much lower than most areas, with 44.4% of renters paying under $200 a week.
$1,300 —
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $542
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2838, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 73%; $200–$349 is next at 14%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2838, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, accounting for 45% of households. At the same time, the 20% who own their home outright is far below the national figure of 31%.
45.0% —
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 65.6%
- 2021: 45.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
20.0% —
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 20.4%
- 2021: 20.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2838, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Not stated (26%) and Owned outright (18%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are very common, making up 96.3% of all homes, which is far above the state average. While these homes are typically large, the number of houses with three or more bedrooms fell to 67.5% since 2016.
0.90 —
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
96.3% —
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 96.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
67.5% —
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 78.5%
- 2021: 67.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2838, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →2838, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (37%) and 4 bedrooms (37%), with 2 bedrooms at 12%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2838, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2838, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2838/2838-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings