2880, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2880, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments have fallen by $86 since 2011 in postcode 2880, where housing is now far more affordable than in most of the country. The area is defined by a very high proportion of detached houses and a large number of homeowners who own their properties outright.

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📍 2880, NSW, Postcode

Where 2880, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +46.7%
  • $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 2880, NSW — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2880, NSW$220
Unincorporated NSW $263
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220, though this has risen by $70 since 2011. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas, sitting at $867.

$220 ▲ +46.7%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $185
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -9.0%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $953
  • 2016: $953
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2880, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 54%; Under $200 is next at 38%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2880, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 56%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 34%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 42.3% of homes owned outright, which is far above the New South Wales and national figures. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is well below the state and national averages at 23.6%.

23.6% ▲ +11.7%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.1%
  • 2016: 23.6%
  • 2021: 23.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.3% ▼ -6.1%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.0%
  • 2016: 42.2%
  • 2021: 42.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2880, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.4% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. While 74.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.70 since 2011.

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.

94.4% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.3%
  • 2016: 94.5%
  • 2021: 94.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.2% ▲ +1.7%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 72.9%
  • 2016: 72.7%
  • 2021: 74.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2880, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Flat or apartment is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2880, NSW, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 2880, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2880/2880-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings