Question 1

Is Highvale a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Highvale is a semi-rural locality in the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range, characterised by rolling bushland, elevated outlooks and spacious acreage blocks. Properties range from hobby farms and horse properties to timber cottages and modern low-density homes, and the community is small, with a population of 1,979 and a median age of 44. The family mix is dominated by couple families with children, and home ownership is very high, with 95.5% of dwellings owned outright or with a mortgage. Residents use nearby Samford Village for shops, cafés and community events, while local tracks and reserves invite bushwalking and trail riding.

Winding rural roads make car travel the common choice, and council works centred on The Goat Track include geotechnical stabilisation, lane renewal and guardrail installation after flood damage; the road has been subject to weight limits and periodic closures. A culvert upgrade at Clear Mountain, Highvale is also listed in the Local Government Infrastructure Plan. Between the space, privacy and ready access to Samford, Highvale suits people after a low-density, country-style setting; whether it fits you depends on how much you value acreage and a largely car-based lifestyle.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Highvale?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Highvale currently runs to about $1,045 a week. Against the typical local household income at the last Census of $3,143 a week, that would take roughly a third of a household's weekly income, about 33.3%, which counts as a sizeable share of income. If you are mainly interested in renting, that rent-share is the most relevant figure when judging how expensive the suburb feels; whether it does 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 Highvale a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Highvale rose 17.9% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in what a house is worth. Over the same year, house rents eased by 0.5%, a slight fall in the rental income those properties returned.

If you're weighing Highvale up as an investment, the numbers show notable capital growth for houses this year while rental income from houses slipped a little. Which of those outcomes matters more will depend on your own investment 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	17.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	38	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1045	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-0.5%	N/A

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