Question 1

Is Balnarring Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Balnarring Beach is a small coastal locality on the Mornington Peninsula, sitting along the sandy foreshore and tidal flats of Western Port Bay. It has a relaxed seaside character, with a mix of weatherboard baches, modern coastal homes and some larger semi-rural blocks, and daily life centres on beach activities such as walking, fishing and birdwatching. Nearby Balnarring village supplies cafes, a handful of local services and community events, and the area is linked to the peninsula’s road network for access to larger towns and regional attractions.

The community of 471 people has a median age of 58 and a median household income of $1,637 a week (about $85,124 a year). Households are strongly weighted to couple families, many without children, and most homes are owner-occupied (88.7% owned, 11.4% rented). Foreshore and pathways plans guide improvements to boardwalks, pedestrian access and car-park amenities, and recent works include a fire hydrant installed in C Reserve. That mix points to a quiet, settled seaside suburb that will appeal to people after holiday-style coastal living or an established owner-occupied community; whether it suits you depends on what you’re looking for.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Balnarring Beach?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Balnarring Beach to publish reliable house, unit or rent figures. Without those figures, it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes as 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 Balnarring Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Balnarring Beach rose 7.1%, a solid increase in the capital value of houses. If capital growth is your priority, the house side is the clear movement shown by the available figures for the year.

Whether that makes Balnarring Beach the right investment for you depends on your own goals and circumstances; these numbers show what happened over the last year, and it is up to you to judge how they fit your plans.

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	7.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	1	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	63	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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