Question 1

Is Cordeaux Heights a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cordeaux Heights sits on the foothills of the Illawarra escarpment and presents a quiet, outdoorsy suburban feel. It is mostly low-rise, detached housing on established blocks, with leafy streets, neighbourhood parks and pockets of native bush that provide walking tracks and outlooks across the coastal plain. Everyday conveniences are close by and larger shopping centres and commuter routes are within easy reach, which is why the suburb attracts families and downsizers who value weekend recreation and an accessible suburban lifestyle.

The community numbers 4,460 people with a median age of 41, and families dominate — couple families with and without children together represent 91.2% of families. Home ownership is the norm, with 46.8% owned outright and 44.6% owned with a mortgage, giving about 91% owner-occupation overall. Wollongong City Council has identified local priorities for the area, including options for library and community centre relocations and conversions, and a playground replacement at Southspur Reserve is in the council works program; a planning proposal has also considered the public reserve on Rickard Road.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cordeaux Heights?

Accepted Answer

A weekly house rent of $878 in Cordeaux Heights would take roughly one third, about 33.3%, of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. That is a sizeable share of income, so if you're renting rather than buying this is the most relevant figure for understanding housing costs here. 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 Cordeaux Heights a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Cordeaux Heights climbed 9.4% over the past 12 months, a solid rise in the capital value of houses. Over the same period, house rents fell 1.9%, a slight decline.

For someone weighing Cordeaux Heights as an investment, those numbers point to capital growth on houses over the year while rental income from houses eased. Whether that mix suits you depends on your own objectives 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	9.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	33	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$878	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-1.9%	N/A

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