Question 1

Is Cartwright a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cartwright is a quiet, established suburb in south-west Sydney’s Liverpool region, made up largely of modest single-storey brick homes on generous blocks and mature street trees, with pockets of newer townhouses adding variety. The community of 2,616 people has a median age of 35; families make up the bulk of households and renters are the majority. Public buses connect to Liverpool for rail links and larger services, so the suburb suits people after straightforward suburban living close to a regional centre.

Everyday needs are met by local parks, sporting fields and small shopping strips, and recent local works have upgraded McGirr Park and added a new playground at Cartwright Park. A public preschool at Cartwright Public School is under construction and a social housing project on Willan Drive has been delivered, reflecting continued investment in local amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cartwright?

Accepted Answer

Buying and renting in Cartwright both sit well above what local households recorded at the last Census earned. A median house price of $916,500 is about 21.3 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly income $826, annual $42,952). Renting a house at about $650 a week would take roughly 78.7% of that weekly household income, a large share.

On the figures, buying is far above local incomes at the last Census and renting would also use a substantial portion of a typical local household's income. 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 Cartwright a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

In Cartwright over the past year, house rents rose a solid 8.3% while median house values fell a modest 3.9%. That means the income a house could earn has grown this year even though the median price for houses moved down.

If rental income is your priority, the rent movement is the most relevant figure; if capital growth matters more, the house value change shows a decline over the year. Whether those outcomes fit your goals and circumstances is something only you can 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	$917K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-3.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	17	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	36	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.3%	N/A

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