$200 ▲ +81.8%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $110
- 2016: $166
- 2021: $200
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2844, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2844, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much lower housing costs than most other areas define postcode 2844, where the typical weekly rent is just $200. This region is characterised by affordable living and a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright. Most people here live in large, detached houses, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.
$200
▲ +81.8%
- $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 2844, NSW — lower than 77% of areas.
| 2844, NSW | $200 |
|---|---|
| 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 of $420, and monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas at $1,083. Both rent and mortgage costs have risen since 2011, though they remain well under the national average.
$1,083 ▲ +24.9%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $867
- 2016: $967
- 2021: $1,083
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2844, NSW, Under $200 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 49%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2844, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership is far above the Australian figure, with 48.8% of residents owning their home fully. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is well below the state and national levels, sitting at 23.5%.
23.5% ▼ -4.1%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.5%
- 2016: 26.5%
- 2021: 23.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
48.8% ▼ -3.6%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 50.6%
- 2016: 48.7%
- 2021: 48.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2844, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Rented (23%) and Owned with a mortgage (20%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far more common here than in most of Australia, making up 97.3% of all homes. While 78.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom is well below the New South Wales figure of 0.90.
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.
97.3% ▲ +0.8%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 96.6%
- 2016: 95.8%
- 2021: 97.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
78.8% ▼ -6.0%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 83.8%
- 2016: 78.6%
- 2021: 78.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2844, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2844, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, 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 2844, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2844/2844-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings