Question 1

Is Barham a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Barham is a riverside town on the Murray River opposite Koondrook, shaped by the river and red gum country. Daily life centres on boating, fishing and riverfront reserves, and a compact main street with shops, cafés and pubs sits alongside local sporting clubs. Housing ranges from modest timber cottages to newer riverside homes and rural blocks, and the community mixes farmers, families and retirees who enjoy a slower pace.

The town has 1,569 residents, a median age of 58 and a typical household income of $995 a week (about $51,740 a year). Most homes are owner-occupied, roughly three in four, with renters around 23%. Recent public works have improved transport links, the Koondrook-Barham bridge was repaired and strengthened, the multipurpose health service has been redeveloped, and a major sewer pump station upgrade is being progressed. Whether Barham suits you depends on whether that riverside, slower-paced life matches what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Barham?

Accepted Answer

Barham currently doesn't have enough recent sales or rental data to publish reliable house or unit prices or average rents. With only the median household income from the most recent Census available, there isn't a clear picture of how expensive it is to live in Barham compared with local housing costs.

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 Barham a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Barham rose 2.2% over the past 12 months, a modest increase in what a house is worth. If you're weighing Barham up as an investment, that house value change is the figure that speaks to capital growth; there isn't enough recent data here on unit values or rents to report on 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	2.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	144	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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