Question 1

Is Catherine Field a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Field is a semi-rural suburb in Sydney’s Macarthur region, with a mix of acreage properties, hobby farms and newer residential estates set among open paddocks and tree-lined lanes. The community of about 2,609 people has a median age of 33 and is weighted towards families, with most homes owner-occupied. Everyday shopping, schools and services are found in neighbouring town centres, and local roads connect residents to the wider Sydney network and public transport hubs in adjacent suburbs.

The precinct plan for Catherine Field envisages up to 3,200 homes alongside a neighbourhood centre, about 50 hectares of open space and improved road, pedestrian and cycle links, and education capacity is being expanded with a large new primary school now open and a K to 12 campus approved for staged development. For people who want room for gardens, horses and outdoor pursuits while staying within reach of nearby centres, that combination is the practical picture of life here; whether it suits you comes down to what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Catherine Field?

Accepted Answer

A house at the current median price of $1,310,000 in Catherine Field works out to about 10.9 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (the median household earned $2,316 a week at that Census). On the rental side, the average house rent of $780 a week would take roughly 33.6% of that weekly household income, while a unit at $470 a week would take about 20.3%.

Put simply, buying a house sits well above what local households earned at the last Census, while renting, particularly a unit, takes a moderate to sizeable share 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 Catherine Field a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Catherine Field climbed 12.0% over the past year, a strong rise. Over the same 12 months house rents rose 4.0%, a modest increase, so price growth outpaced the change in rental income this year. If capital growth is your priority, the house value movement is the figure that matters; if rental income is your priority, pay attention to the rent change. Whether that balance makes Catherine Field the right investment for you depends on your goals and 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	$1.31M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	11	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	34	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$780	$470
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.0%	N/A

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