Question 1

Is Eltham a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Eltham is a quiet semi-rural locality in the Byron Bay region, made up of acreage blocks, farmland and pockets of subtropical bush. Tree-lined lanes, hobby farms and a mix of older cottages and more contemporary homes on generous land give daily life an outdoors-focused, informal feel. There are limited shops or services in Eltham itself, so residents rely on nearby town centres for cafes, shopping and many schools, while still enjoying easy access to beaches and hinterland walking.

The community is small, with 332 people and a median age of 48, and is dominated by couple families, both without children (47.9%) and with children (44.7%). Most homes are owner-occupied (85.5%) and the typical household income is $1,978 a week. Eltham is served by Eltham Public School, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic-amenity projects at this time. Whether it suits you will come down to how much you value a country feel close to coast and town services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Eltham?

Accepted Answer

At the most recent Census the median total household income in Eltham was $1,978 a week. There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Eltham to publish reliable house or unit price and rent figures, so it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live there compared with 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 Eltham a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent property sales in Eltham (NSW 2480) to publish reliable figures on how house and unit prices and rents moved over the past 12 months. Without those published movements, it isn't possible to describe how Eltham has performed as an investment over the year.

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.

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