Question 1

Is Armstrong Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong Beach is a small coastal locality near Sarina and the Coral Sea, with a public boat ramp and a low-density, low-rise streetscape.

At the 2021 Census 903 people lived in Armstrong Beach; couples without children are the suburb's largest family group and most homes are owner-occupied. Everyday shops and services are found in nearby Sarina, while the shoreline supports fishing, swimming and coastal walks, local roads connect residents to regional routes, and birdlife and coastal scenery punctuate the streets.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Armstrong Beach?

Accepted Answer

At Armstrong Beach the most recent Census recorded a typical local household income of about $1,912 a week. With house rents around $610 a week, renting a house here would take about 32% of that weekly household income, which is a sizeable share of income — so for renters this is the figure that matters.

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 Armstrong Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

A notable 9.1% rise in house values over the past 12 months is the main movement for Armstrong Beach. House rents edged up 1.7%, so for houses capital growth has outpaced rental income.

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	9.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	31	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$610	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.7%	N/A

	Suburb	QLD
Median age years	41	38
Median household income weekly	$1,912	$1,675
Couples with children share of families	40.2%	41.2%
Couples without children share of families	49.0%	40.3%
One-parent families share of families	10.9%	16.8%
Homes owned outright share of homes	35.5%	30.1%
Homes with a mortgage share of homes	38.5%	35.6%
Homes rented share of homes	26.1%	34.3%

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