Question 1

Is Abbey a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Abbey is a quiet residential suburb of Busselton in WA’s South West, sitting inland from Geographe Bay with easy access to the town centre and coastal beaches. It has a low-rise, low-density feel of mostly single-storey family homes with some newer housing pockets. Local parks and reserves provide green space for children and pets, and straightforward local roads, including Geographe Bay Road, link residents to nearby coastal towns and the scenic hinterland for weekend outdoor pursuits.

The community of 1,321 people has a median age of 42 and a median household income of $1,737 a week. Abbey is weighted towards couple families, both with and without children, and most homes are owner-occupied (75.5% combined), which helps explain its settled, residential character and its appeal to families and retirees who want a relaxed neighbourhood while remaining close to shops and services. The suburb has no significant new public infrastructure or civic-amenity projects.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Abbey?

Accepted Answer

A house in Abbey, WA rents for about $790 a week. Against the suburb's median total household income of $1,737 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent is about 45.5% of income, a large share of a typical local household's weekly income — if you're renting, that's the number that matters and whether it feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Abbey a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Abbey climbed a strong 27.8% over the last 12 months, so the capital side showed a large rise. Over the same period house rents fell 3.1%, a modest decline, so price and rental movements went in opposite directions this year. If capital growth is your focus, the value change is the figure to watch; if rental income matters more, look to the rent movement. Whether that balance fits your plans depends on your individual goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	27.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	20	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$790	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-3.1%	N/A

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