Question 1

Is Heatley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Heatley is an established residential suburb in southern Townsville with calm, family-focused streets and mostly low-set brick homes on generous blocks. The feel is practical rather than flashy. Parks and sporting fields are the main outdoor meeting places, with small commercial pockets and services nearby. Housing is largely older, solid homes with some newer units and townhouses close to main roads, which attracts families, tradespeople and long-term residents.

About 3,907 people live in Heatley; the median age is 40 and the typical household income is $1,266 a week (roughly $66,000 a year). Owner-occupiers make up about 65.1% of homes. Local investment includes a refurbished Heatley Park with sports fields, lighting, CCTV, fitness equipment, an accessible playground and a concrete pump track; Heatley Secondary College is listed for a new commercial kitchen; new social housing dwellings have been completed; and school-zone works near Heatley State School include a 350 metre concrete footpath on Fulham Road and Mill Drive. That mix suits households looking for a settled, practical suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Heatley?

Accepted Answer

In Heatley, rent would take a significant share of a typical local household's income at the last Census. A house rent of $535 a week is about 42.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit rent of $385 a week is about 30.4% of that income, a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figures that matter, and whether they feel expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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 Heatley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Heatley over the past 12 months is a strong rise in house values, which climbed 21.9%. Rents also moved higher over the year: house rents rose 12.6% and unit rents rose 14.9%, so rental income has increased notably on both sides of the market and unit rents grew a little faster than house rents.

If capital growth is your priority, the house value increase is the standout figure. If rental income matters more, the rent figures are the ones to watch. Whether that mix of capital gain and rent growth suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	21.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$535	$385
Change in rent Past 12 months	12.6%	14.9%

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