Question 1

Is Acton Park a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Acton Park is a bayside suburb on Hobart’s Eastern Shore, set around a quiet foreshore and rolling semi-rural blocks along Pitt Water. It has a relaxed, low-density feel where established weatherboard cottages sit alongside newer family homes and larger rural-residential lots. Residents tend to value outdoor life, with easy access to coastal walks, water-based recreation and nearby green space. Local daily needs are met by shops and services a short drive away, and road connections to Hobart make commuting straightforward, so the area appeals to families, couples and retirees seeking a quieter waterside lifestyle without being isolated from the city.

About 2,293 people live in Acton Park, with a median age of 43 and a typical household income of $2,788 a week (roughly $145,000 a year). The suburb is weighted towards couple households, particularly couple families with children, and homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied (45.7% owned outright and 52.1% owned with a mortgage, with 2.2% rented). There are no significant new infrastructure or development projects reported at this time, and the Cambridge Dog Park is a short drive for residents.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Acton Park?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Acton Park to publish reliable house or unit prices and rents, so current price and rent figures aren't available. With only the local household income recorded at the last Census, it's not possible to say how expensive it is to live in Acton Park compared with what people there earned at that Census.

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 Acton Park a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The median house value in Acton Park rose 9.2% over the past 12 months, a solid increase in what a house here is worth. For someone weighing the suburb up as an investment, that percentage is the capital-growth figure to focus on.

Whether that movement makes Acton Park a suitable investment for you depends on your own objectives 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	9.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	41	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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