Question 1

Is Dundowran Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dundowran Beach is a quiet, low-density coastal suburb on the western fringe of Hervey Bay with a relaxed seaside character. Life there centres on easy access to the bay, so boating, fishing and family beach days are part of ordinary weekends, while streets a little inland have larger lots and a semi-rural feel that attract people after space and tranquillity. For major shops and services residents look to nearby Hervey Bay.

The local population of 2,299 has a median age of 51 and is dominated by couple families, and homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied. There is active council and state investment in local infrastructure, including road, pedestrian and cycle improvements, essential water, sewer and drainage works to unlock land, foreshore adaptation planning, and a new regional materials recovery facility serving the area.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dundowran Beach?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Dundowran Beach sits well above local incomes. At a median house price of $872,500, that works out to about 10.2 times a typical local household's annual income as recorded at the most recent Census (median weekly household income $1,651). Renting a house at about $650 a week would take roughly 39.3% of that weekly household income, so on these figures rent would take a sizeable share of a typical local household's income at the last Census. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters most to you.

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 Dundowran Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Dundowran Beach, median house values rose a modest 4.2% while house rents fell 3.7%. That means capital value and rental income moved in opposite directions this year: prices increased modestly but the rent a house earns declined. Whether that balance suits your investment goals 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	$873K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	11	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	94	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-3.7%	N/A

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