2843, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2843, NSW

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

Much lower housing costs define life in postcode 2843, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is just $1,000. This area is far more affordable than the state and national averages. It is a place where home ownership is common and detached houses are the standard way of living.

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📍 2843, NSW, Postcode

Where 2843, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$170 ▲ +54.5%
  • $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 2843, NSW — lower than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2843, NSW$170
Warrumbungle Shire $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the New South Wales figure, sitting at $170. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas at $1,000, though this has risen by $133 since 2011.

$170 ▲ +54.5%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $110
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $170

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,000 ▲ +15.3%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $925
  • 2021: $1,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2843, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 45%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2843, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $3,000 or more (11%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (47.9%) are owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is well below the national figure and has fallen by 8.1 percentage points since 2011.

21.0% ▼ -27.8%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.1%
  • 2016: 30.1%
  • 2021: 21.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.9% ▲ +12.0%

Higher than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.7%
  • 2016: 42.8%
  • 2021: 47.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2843, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.9% of all homes, which is far above the state and national figures. These homes tend to be large, with 77.6% having three or more bedrooms, yet there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

96.9% ▲ +4.5%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.7%
  • 2016: 94.0%
  • 2021: 96.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.6% ▲ +2.4%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.7%
  • 2016: 75.7%
  • 2021: 77.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2843, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2843, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (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 2843, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2843/2843-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings