Question 1

Is Bushmead a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bushmead is a compact, primarily residential pocket on the fringe of Midland, laid out around remnant bushland, neighbourhood parks and walking paths. The housing is relatively recent and modest in size, with houses and townhouses that suit young families, commuters and people after low-maintenance living. Daily life centres on quiet streets and local green space, while broader shopping, schools and services are found in nearby Midland and rail links provide access into the city.

With 677 residents and a median age of 32, the community is weighted towards couple households and is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with a combined 98.4% ownership; the median household reports $2,742 a week. State-scale transport planning and road projects affect the area, and nearby works around High Wycombe station are under way to support future housing and a proposed community hub. Whether that mix suits you will depend on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bushmead?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, buying in Bushmead sits well above what people locally earned at the last Census. A median house price of $1,090,000 is about 7.6 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes on this measure.

Renting looks less stretched but still significant for a typical local household. An average house rent of $850 a week would take roughly 31% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, so buying appears more stretched against local incomes than renting. Whether that 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 Bushmead a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Bushmead jumped 13.3% over the past year, while house values edged up 1.1% over the same period. If you're focused on rental income, the strong rent growth is the figure that matters; if capital growth is your priority, the 1.1% rise in house values is the relevant figure. Whether that balance suits your goals depends on your 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	$1.09M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	1.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	10	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$850	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	13.3%	N/A

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