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Green Point sits along the foreshore of Brisbane Water and has a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Tree-lined streets mix waterfront houses, family-size brick homes and more recently renovated properties, and the area appeals to families and professionals seeking space and water access. Boating, fishing and foreshore walks are part of everyday life, while nearby Erina provides a large shopping precinct and other services. Good road links and access to the Coast’s rail connections make commuting straightforward, and local parks and community facilities contribute to a quietly residential feel.

About 6,810 people live in Green Point; the median age is 48 and the median household income is $1,510 a week. Families are prominent, with couples making up the large majority of family households, and owner-occupation is high at 80.0% of dwellings. Recent local investment includes a redevelopment of Sun Valley Park with BMX and skate facilities, nature-inspired play equipment and upgraded courts, alongside potential upgrades to the community centre and some road works. Whether Green Point suits you will come down to whether you value water access and a settled, residential suburb with nearby shopping and transport links.

At Green Point, the current median house price of $1,300,000 works out to about 16.6 times a typical local annual household income as recorded at the last Census, which is well above local incomes. The average rents are $820 a week for houses and $525 a week for units; against a Census household income of $1,510 a week, that means a house rent would take about 54.3% of a typical local household's weekly income (a large share) and a unit rent about 34.8% (a sizeable share). On these figures, renting a unit looks less stretched against local incomes than buying a house or renting a house, but whether that feels expensive depends on your circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in Green Point rose 5.8% over the past 12 months while house rents increased 2.5% in the same period. Put simply, capital growth on houses has been the stronger performer this year — a solid rise in values versus a more modest rise in rents — so the price movement outpaced rental income growth. Which of those mattered most to you depends on whether you’re prioritising 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.