Question 1

Is Booragul a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Booragul is a quiet lakeside suburb on the western shore of Lake Macquarie where life centres on the water. Foreshore reserves, boat ramps and a focus on water-based recreation sit alongside an established residential mix of weatherboard cottages, modest post-war homes and more recent waterfront units. Booragul railway station on the Central Coast and Newcastle line gives regular rail access, and local parks and a compact shopping strip cover everyday needs.

The community of 1,623 has a median age of 51 and is weighted towards couples, with couples (with and without children) making up 71.3% of families. Homes are more often owner-occupied than rented. A new public preschool is being built at Booragul Public School and the Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre, umali barai-ku, has opened locally. That combination tends to suit people after a relaxed waterfront lifestyle, particularly families and retirees; whether it fits you depends on what you want in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Booragul?

Accepted Answer

In Booragul, a house renting for about $620 a week would take roughly 56% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. That is a large share of income, so for renters this cost is the key number to watch, and whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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 Booragul a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Booragul climbed 15.0% over the past year, a strong rise in what a house here is worth, while house rents rose 3.3% over the same period, a modest increase. The figures show capital growth was the stronger performer for houses this year, with rental income rising more slowly.

If you are weighing Booragul up as an investment, the price change points to capital growth over the year and the rent change is the rental-income number to watch; whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	15.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	23	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$620	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.3%	N/A

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