Question 1

Is Ashfield a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ashfield is a low-density, semi-rural suburb on the outskirts of Bundaberg with open paddocks, established trees and residential streets. Housing is mainly detached on larger blocks, from older timber cottages to more recent brick homes, so it suits people after a quieter, country-tinged lifestyle where gardening, hobby farming and relaxed outdoor living are possible. The community is small — 1,152 people with a median age of 32 — and largely family-based, with an owner-occupied share of 84.2%.

Everyday errands and services are reached via local roads into Bundaberg for shops, schools and sporting facilities. The council-led Ashfield Growth Precinct, planned for about 4,942 residential lots, and associated water and sewer design work point to significant future development. Whether that mix of semi-rural living and upcoming growth suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ashfield?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Ashfield sit at about $700 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,315 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent would take about 30.2% of income — roughly a third — which is a sizeable share of a household's weekly income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant figure to focus on when weighing cost.

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 Ashfield a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Ashfield over the past 12 months is a strong 17.0% rise in median house values. House rents also recorded a solid 8.5% increase over the same period.

On the house side, capital growth has outpaced rental income this year. If rental income is your priority, the 8.5% rent rise is the figure that matters; if capital growth is your focus, the 17.0% jump in house values is the one to note. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	17.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	17	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.5%	N/A

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