Question 1

Is Craiglie a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Craiglie is a semi-rural locality north of Port Douglas along the Captain Cook Highway. It has a country feel with larger, leafy blocks, small horticultural properties and low-rise housing set against tropical rainforest, and residents have easy access to coastal beaches and reef departure points. Life here is relaxed and it tends to attract families, retirees and people who work in nearby tourism or agriculture who value space over city bustle. The highway brings most shops and services and provides straightforward road links to neighbouring centres.

The community numbers 1,062 people with a median age of 44, and around two in three homes are owner-occupied while about one third are rented. Local and state agencies have planned upgrades to Captain Cook Highway intersections and funded servicing for a large residential subdivision, council planning anticipates further intersection and internal road connections, and there are water-supply works listed for Craiglie; guardrail and delineation works have also been carried out on the highway. Whether Craiglie suits you will depend on how much you value space and a semi-rural setting.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Craiglie?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Craiglie run to about $880 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,668 a week at the last Census, that rent would take roughly 52.8% of a typical household's weekly income, which is a large share of income, so for renters this is the key figure to watch when comparing housing costs to local incomes.

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 Craiglie a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in Craiglie fell sharply over the past year, down 11.2%. House values edged down 0.6% while house rents rose 4.4% over the same period, so the year shows a marked fall in unit capital values but only a slight dip in house prices alongside moderate rental growth for houses. Which of those movements matters to you will depend on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

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	-0.6%	-11.2%
Sold Past 3 months	2	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	70	45
Average rent Past 12 months	$880	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.4%	N/A

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