Question 1

Is Beacon Hill a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Beacon Hill is a quietly residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, inland from Dee Why and Collaroy. Elevated, tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century brick and weatherboard homes, more recent renovations and some low-rise infill give it a settled, family-oriented feel. Green pockets, parks, sports fields and local shops meet everyday needs, and regular bus links connect to the beachside centres and larger shopping precincts, so it serves as a base for coastal living without the immediate bustle of the foreshore.

Around 7,814 people live here and three in five families have children. Owner occupation is high (83.1%) and median household income is $2,937 a week. Local planning focuses on open-space upgrades at Beacon Hill Reserve, with a masterplan for sports fields, amenities, playground and improved lighting, paths and parking; the suburb is flagged for longer-term centre planning subject to a second B-Line bus route. Whether Beacon Hill suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Beacon Hill?

Accepted Answer

Against what a typical local household earned at the last Census, buying a house in Beacon Hill sits well above local incomes. A median house price of $2,525,000 is about 16.5 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly income $2,937 × 52 = $152,724). Renting gives a mixed picture: a house rent of $1,400 a week would take about 47.7% of that weekly household income, a large share, while a unit rent of $523 a week would take roughly 17.8%, a modest share. On these figures, buying and renting a house are the more stretched options against local incomes at the last Census, while renting a unit looks more manageable for someone on a typical local household income.

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 Beacon Hill a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Rents were the standout movement in Beacon Hill over the past 12 months. House rents jumped 16.7%, a strong rise, while house values rose a more modest 2.1%. Unit rents also increased, up 5.7%, a solid gain.

If rental income is your priority, the rent figures are the ones that matter — house rents have been the stronger performer this year, rising much faster than house prices. If capital growth is your focus, house values showed only modest movement over the year, so whether this mix suits your plans depends on your 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	$2.52M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	2.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	15	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	33	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1400	$523
Change in rent Past 12 months	16.7%	5.7%

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