Question 1

Is Bluff Point a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bluff Point is a coastal suburb of Geraldton centred on a prominent headland and sandy foreshore reserves that attract surfers, fishers and walkers. Streets are mostly low-rise, with a mix of older single-storey homes and more recent units that take advantage of ocean views and sea breezes. Parks, coastal paths and a plainly residential character give the suburb a laid-back, outdoors-oriented feel rather than an urban buzz, and the neighbourhood suits families and retirees who want a relaxed beachside lifestyle while still being within easy reach of Geraldton’s shops and services.

The community of 1,381 people has a median age of 52 and a median household income of $1,359 a week (about $70,668 a year). Couple households without children are the largest group, and roughly two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied while about a third are rented. Local works include a 1.4 km Safe Active Street linking to Chapman River Regional Park, St Lawrence’s Primary School and the Bluff Point commercial centre, coastal adaptation planning for the foreshore, and an outline plan guiding future subdivision and conservation of the Gatekeepers Cottage in public open space. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bluff Point?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Bluff Point run to about $515 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,359 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 38% of a household's weekly income, which is a sizeable share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when assessing cost.

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 Bluff Point a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest story in Bluff Point over the past 12 months is strong capital growth for houses, with median house values up 19.6%. By contrast the rent a house earns has edged down, with house rents falling 3.4% over the same period. If capital growth is your focus the value change is the relevant figure, and if rental income matters more the rent movement is the one to consider.

Whether that balance suits your plans and circumstances is something you will need to weigh for yourself.

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	19.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	26	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$515	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-3.4%	N/A

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