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Arana Hills sits on the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range and is a leafy, hilly, predominantly residential suburb. Established detached homes on generous blocks and mature trees appeal to families and people after a quieter suburban pace with backyard space. The area is edged by bushland with walking and mountain-bike trails, and everyday needs are met by a local shopping strip, community parks and sports fields. Bus links connect to the Ferny Grove train line and nearby roads link through the northern suburbs, giving a relaxed, outdoorsy neighbourhood character.

About 6,971 people live in Arana Hills and families dominate (46.9% are couple families with children and 36.0% are couple families without children). Around 79.5% of homes are owner-occupied and 20.5% are rented, suggesting a largely settled community. Council planning is exploring a Hills District civic hub and options for a multi-use community centre at Leslie Patrick Park; the park’s all-abilities playground is being upgraded and library and local road works are also on the books. Whether Arana Hills suits you depends on whether you value an established, outdoorsy neighbourhood with growing local facilities.

Buying a house in Arana Hills sits well above what local households earned at the last Census: the median house price of $1,160,000 is about 10.0 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. Renting a house at about $750 a week would take roughly 33.7% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, so if you're renting rather than buying that rent share is the figure that matters most to you.

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

The standout movement in Arana Hills over the past year is house values, which climbed 15.2%, a strong rise in what a house is worth.

House rents rose 4.9% over the same period, a modest increase in rental income. For someone weighing Arana Hills up as an investment, the figures show house values have risen faster than rents over the past year. Whether that balance suits your goals depends on your 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.