2877, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2877, NSW

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

Rent and mortgage payments have climbed since 2011 in postcode 2877, though costs remain far below state and national levels. The area is defined by large, separate houses, with nearly 80% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 2877, NSW, Postcode

Where 2877, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +66.7%
  • $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 2877, NSW — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2877, NSW$200
Cobar $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure, sitting at $952. Weekly rent is also much lower than most areas at $200, though this has risen $80 since 2011.

$200 ▲ +66.7%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $160
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$952 ▲ +9.8%

Lower than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $939
  • 2021: $952

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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2877, NSW splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (47%) and Under $200 (47%), with $350–$549 at 6%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2877, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 38.5%, despite falling 3.1 points since 2011. Households renting make up 27.8% of the area, which is well below the state average.

27.8% ▼ -8.6%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.4%
  • 2016: 31.9%
  • 2021: 27.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.5% ▼ -7.4%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.6%
  • 2016: 38.4%
  • 2021: 38.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2877, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than across Australia, making up 95.2% of all homes. These dwellings are typically large, with 79.8% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

95.2% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.1%
  • 2016: 95.5%
  • 2021: 95.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.8% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.9%
  • 2016: 76.9%
  • 2021: 79.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2877, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2877, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2877, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2877/2877-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings