Question 1

Is Flinders a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Flinders is a quiet residential suburb in the Shellharbour area of the Illawarra coast with a suburban character of mainly single-house dwellings and newer builds, pocket parks and walking routes. Residents tend to be families and local professionals who value a quieter neighbourhood while keeping easy orientation to Shellharbour City Centre and the coastline. Local shops, schools and bus connections cover everyday needs, and the suburb offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle a short drive from beaches and foreshore reserves.

About 7,118 people live in Flinders and homes are mainly owner-occupied, with roughly three in four households owning either with a mortgage or outright. Community facilities include Flinders Public School and the Flinders Child and Family Centre, and council active-travel planning proposes a raised pedestrian crossing on Willinga Road to formalise the walking link to Shellharbour Junction Station. Whether that mix of schools, parks and local links suits you depends on what you’re after in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Flinders?

Accepted Answer

Housing in Flinders (2529) sits notably above local incomes at the last Census. The median house price of $1,102,500 is about 10.1 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying well above what people locally earned then. Renting a house at about $760 a week would take roughly 36% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, so renting still represents a significant portion of local earnings.

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 Flinders a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Flinders climbed 11.8% over the past 12 months, a strong rise, while house rents rose a more modest 2.7% over the same period. The price movement outpaced rental growth on the house side this year.

For someone weighing Flinders up as an investment, the 11.8% figure speaks to capital growth over the year and the 2.7% figure is the one to watch if rental income is your priority. Which of those matters more will depend on your 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	$1.10M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	11.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	19	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$760	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	2.7%	N/A

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