Question 1

Is Barlows Hill a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Barlows Hill is a quiet, elevated suburb in the Rockhampton region, sitting on a ridge that gives many homes leafy outlooks and glimpses across the Fitzroy River and the city. It is chiefly residential, with a mix of traditional low-set Queensland homes and newer brick houses on medium to larger blocks. The community is small, with 834 people, a median age of 45 and a median household income of $2,047 a week (roughly $106,444 a year).

Households are dominated by couples, both without children (47.4%) and with children (37.8%), and most dwellings are owner-occupied (81.4% combined). There is limited retail inside the suburb so residents use nearby shopping strips and Rockhampton for schools and services, while parks, riverfront recreation and main roads are within easy reach. The area is served by Yeppoon State School and council planning shows stormwater and sewerage works planned for the locale. That mix tends to suit families, local tradespeople and retirees who want a semi-rural feel close to town; whether it suits you depends on what you value.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Barlows Hill?

Accepted Answer

On the figures here, renting a house in Barlows Hill at about $750 a week would take roughly 36.6% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. That sits in the "sizeable share" band, so for people renting rather than buying this rent share is the clearest way to see how housing costs compare with what local households earned at the last 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 Barlows Hill a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months, house values in Barlows Hill rose 2.7%, a modest increase, while house rents climbed 7.1%, a solid rise. Those two numbers describe the year for the housing market here without explaining why they moved.

If you're weighing Barlows Hill as an investment, the figures show rental income from houses has been the stronger performer this year compared with capital growth. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend 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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	2.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.1%	N/A

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