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Australind is a coastal-estuarine town on the Leschenault Inlet near Bunbury, with a laid-back village feel and a strong outdoor focus. Many residents are families and retirees who gravitate to boating, fishing and foreshore walks; wetlands, birdlife, walking trails and parks are part of everyday life. Housing ranges from single-level suburban homes to riverfront and acreage properties, while local shops, schools and community clubs meet day-to-day needs and Bunbury is a short drive away for broader services.

The suburb is home to 15,988 people and most homes are owner-occupied (78.5%), reflecting an established residential base. There is an adopted community precinct masterplan for a new civic hub with an expanded library, Shire facilities, community and youth spaces, a café and improved foreshore links, and regional plans include expanding the Leschenault Leisure Centre. Whether Australind suits you will come down to how much you value waterways, outdoor recreation and a quieter town setting.

Against what a typical local household earned at the last Census, housing costs in Australind are relatively stretched for buyers and sizeable for renters. The suburb's median house price of $822,500 works out to about 8.5 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits in the well above local incomes band. Renting a house at $670 a week would take about 36.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and renting a unit at $585 a week would take about 31.5%.

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

Over the last 12 months in Australind, unit values jumped 20.8% and house values rose 15.6% — both large increases, with units the stronger performer on price. By contrast, house rents increased 3.1% (a modest rise) while unit rents edged up 0.9% (a slight increase).

For someone weighing Australind as an investment, the value figures describe capital growth over the year and the rent figures describe rental income: capital growth has been noticeably stronger than rental growth for both houses and units, and unit prices showed the biggest jump. Which of those outcomes matters most depends 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.