Question 1

Is Higgins a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Higgins is a quiet, established southern Canberra suburb with tree-lined streets and mid-century single-storey brick homes on generous, leafy blocks. It tends to attract families, local professionals and people looking to downsize who prefer a low-key suburban pace with straightforward access to nearby town centres. Local parks, reserves and walking tracks provide green space, and a small neighbourhood shopping area and community facilities cover everyday needs. Bus routes and main roads link to the city's major centres.

With about 3,321 residents, Higgins is a suburb of families; couple families with children are the largest group (45.0%). Most homes are owner-occupied, about 76.8%, and the housing mix of original homes and modest infill gives buyers options without changing the suburb's residential character. There has been modest local investment in community infrastructure, from accessibility upgrades at the Ginninderra Community Hall to irrigation and drainage work on local ovals, plus consultations for further open-space improvements such as a proposed raingarden and a play-space review.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Higgins?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $650 a week in Higgins would take about 29% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, which is a moderate share of income. For renters, that rent share is the most relevant housing cost to watch; whether it feels expensive will depend 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 Higgins a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months, house values in Higgins rose 4.6% and house rents increased 4.8%. The value change is the capital growth figure and the rent change is the rental income figure; both movements were modest, with rents edging slightly ahead of values over the year. Whether that balance suits your goals depends on your 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.8%	N/A

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