Question 1

Is Buxton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Buxton is a small, semi-rural village in Wollondilly Shire on the fringe of the Southern Highlands and Macarthur. Set among bushland and paddocks, it has a country feel with a mix of timber cottages, acreage properties and newer low-density homes, plus a modest village centre with basic shops and community facilities. The suburb is home to 2,071 people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $1,942 a week. It is largely a suburb of families, with couple families with children the largest group, and most homes are owner-occupied.

Everyday life centres on outdoor recreation and links to nearby towns. There are opportunities for bushwalking and horse riding, regular heritage steam train services to Buxton, recent upgrades to local parks and footpaths, and school improvement works. That mix tends to suit people seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle without being isolated; whether it suits you will depend on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Buxton?

Accepted Answer

House rent in Buxton is about $600 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,942 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 31% of a household's weekly income, which is a sizeable share. For renters, that rent share is the most directly relevant figure when judging how expensive the suburb feels; whether it feels affordable to you will depend 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 Buxton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months the house market in Buxton recorded a strong 10.0% rise in median values, while house rents increased 9.1% over the same period. That means capital growth in houses slightly outpaced rental growth this year, with values up a touch more than the income those houses now generate.

If capital gains are your priority the 10.0% value lift is the headline figure to note; if steady rental income is more important, the 9.1% rise in house rents is the number that matters. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

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	10.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	20	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.1%	N/A

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