2848, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2848, NSW

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

Far fewer people pay high housing costs in postcode 2848 compared to most areas. The typical monthly mortgage payment is just $871, which is far below the state figure. This affordability is mirrored in the rental market, where typical weekly rents are much lower than in most other parts of the country.

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📍 2848, NSW, Postcode

Where 2848, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +37.5%
  • $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 2848, NSW — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2848, NSW$220
Mid-Western Regional $330
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $220, far below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also very low, with the typical monthly payment of $871 being far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$220 ▲ +37.5%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $190
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$871 ▼ -12.9%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,000
  • 2016: $867
  • 2021: $871

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2848, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 65%; Under $200 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2848, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 54%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 31%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (48.6%) are owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%. Meanwhile, 27.7% of households rent, which is a little below the Australian average of 30.6%.

27.7% ▼ -3.3%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 28.7%
  • 2016: 28.8%
  • 2021: 27.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.6% ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.4%
  • 2016: 47.5%
  • 2021: 48.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2848, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.7% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. However, homes here are less likely to be large, with 63.3% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the Australian average.

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.

95.7% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.4%
  • 2016: 93.5%
  • 2021: 95.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

63.3% ▼ -5.2%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 66.8%
  • 2016: 65.0%
  • 2021: 63.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2848, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2848, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 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 2848, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2848/2848-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings