Question 1

Is Ball Bay a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ball Bay is a small seaside village on the Mackay coast centred on a long sandy beach backed by low headlands and coastal vegetation. It has a relaxed, low-density character where weatherboard holiday houses and newer permanent homes sit on generous blocks, and everyday life is shaped by beach walks, fishing and coastal birdwatching. Commercial services within the suburb are limited, so residents rely on the nearby city for major shopping and health services. The council operates a camping ground with toilets, cold beach showers, barbecues and drinking water, and bookings are not required.

With 384 residents, a median age of 56 and about 83.3% owner-occupied homes, Ball Bay is weighted towards older, owner-occupied households and many couples without children. Mackay Regional Council has commissioned reconstruction of Ball Bay Road and a mobile library visits on a fortnightly schedule; there are no schools in Ball Bay and the nearest government primary is in Seaforth. Whether Ball Bay suits you will come down to how much you value a quieter seaside lifestyle and travelling to the city for major services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ball Bay?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Ball Bay to publish reliable house or unit prices and rents. Without current price or rent figures, it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live in Ball Bay compared with local incomes recorded at the most recent 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 Ball Bay a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales in Ball Bay to publish reliable figures on how house or unit prices and rents have moved over the past 12 months. Because of that, there isn't a clear picture of how the suburb has performed as an investment during the year.

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.

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