Question 1

Is Calwell a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Calwell, ACT 2905 has a distinctly family-oriented, suburban character. Streets with established trees mostly feature brick single-family homes and some townhouses on modest blocks. With 5,730 residents and a median age of 37, families make up a large share of households, and everyday life centres on a local shopping centre, community facilities, playgrounds, sports ovals and walking trails. Regular bus links to the Tuggeranong town centre and beyond make errands and travel straightforward.

Most homes are owner-occupied (84.8%), which contributes to an established, settled feel, and the suburb has seen targeted public upgrades: the Calwell Group Centre now has new seating, an accessible nature-play playground, improved paths, lighting and accessible parking. Local schools have had works funded, and 30 new energy-efficient, accessible public housing dwellings have been delivered. Whether Calwell suits you depends on whether an amenity-rich, suburban area weighted towards families and owner-occupiers fits your needs.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Calwell?

Accepted Answer

At a median house price of $877,500, buying in Calwell works out to about 6.9 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (median household income $2,460 a week). Renting a house at about $660 a week would take roughly 27% of that typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a moderate share. On these figures, renting looks less stretched against local incomes than buying.

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 Calwell a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Calwell climbed 7.0% over the past 12 months, a solid rise in what houses are worth. That movement represents the capital growth experienced by houses over the year, and whether that aligns with your investment 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	$878K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	22	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$660	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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