Question 1

Is Abercrombie a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Abercrombie is a rural locality in the Central Tablelands, set beside the Abercrombie River with grazing country and timbered ridges. Life there leans towards acreage, privacy and a country lifestyle rather than suburban conveniences. Local services are limited, so residents rely on nearby Bathurst and surrounding towns for shopping, schools and medical care. Outdoor life is a feature, with river country, forested paddocks and quiet roads that suit riding, walking and other country pursuits.

The community numbers 1,127 people with a median age of 39, and families are dominated by couples, together accounting for 84.6% of families. Homes are largely owner-occupied, with an owner-occupier share of 84.9%. There has also been recent state and council activity on the local road network, and the historic Abercrombie Bridge has been added to the State Heritage Register. Whether Abercrombie suits you will come down to how much you value rural space and being comfortable with relying on nearby towns for everyday services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Abercrombie?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Abercrombie at $640 a week would take about 29.1% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census. That is a moderate share of income, sitting just under the commonly used 30% marker for housing costs.

If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends 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 Abercrombie a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Houses in Abercrombie recorded a strong rise in value over the past 12 months, with the median house value up 11.0%. House rents also rose, by 6.7% over the year, a solid gain. For someone weighing Abercrombie as an investment, these figures show that capital growth on the house side has outpaced rental growth this year; the value change is the movement in price, while the rent change is the movement in rental income. Whether that mix fits your objectives will depend on your own 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	11.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	28	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$640	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.7%	N/A

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