Question 1

Is Clunes a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Clunes is a quiet hinterland hamlet in the Byron Bay region, set among rolling paddocks and pockets of subtropical regrowth. It has a rural-residential character with hobby farms, renovated weatherboard cottages and newer homes on acreage, so daily life tends to be peaceful and informal, shaped more by rural roads, trees and birdsong than by a retail strip. Residents rely on nearby towns for shopping and services. The community is small (population 907) with a median age of 43 and homes are largely owner-occupied, with most families made up of couples with or without children.

A Clunes Master Plan proposes town-centre and public-domain improvements — park and green upgrades, better pedestrian and cycling links, a primary social and recreation space at the Old School, footpath priorities, an upgraded mobile library space and solar/battery provisions for community buildings — and considers sewerage improvements to allow a broader mix of lot sizes and dwellings. That combination will appeal most to families and lifestyle buyers wanting acreage and a close connection to nature; whether it suits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Clunes?

Accepted Answer

In Clunes, an average house rent of $800 a week would take about 43.1% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census, which is a large share of income.

If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when judging cost; whether it feels expensive 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 Clunes a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Clunes edged up 1.3%. That figure is the capital growth measure for houses over the year, showing a slight rise in what a house is worth. Whether that level of movement fits your aims depends on your own 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	1.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	56	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$800	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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