Question 1

Is Howard a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Howard is a small country town on the Bruce Highway north of Maryborough and within easy reach of Hervey Bay. It has a village centre with everyday shops and services, a public library and a community centre that hosts markets and events, plus a state-managed boat ramp on the Burrum River. Housing ranges from timber Queenslander and weatherboard homes to surrounding rural blocks and agricultural land, and the town has a relaxed, community-minded feel.

About 1,394 people live in Howard, the median age is 56 and most homes are owner-occupied; couple families without children make up the largest family group. Outdoor pursuits, country drives and nearby coastal and bush recreation are regular parts of life, and planned road and pedestrian upgrades near the state school point to local investment. Whether Howard suits you depends on whether you value a quieter regional town that stays connected to larger centres.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Howard?

Accepted Answer

Typical local households in Howard earned about $854 a week at the last Census. With house rents around $505 a week, renting a house would take about 59.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share of income; if you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters.

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 Howard a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Howard over the past year is in house values, which rose a strong 12.1%. House rents edged up by 1.0% over the same period, so on the houses side capital growth has outpaced rental growth. If you are weighing Howard as an investment, these figures show the past year favoured price gains more than higher rental income; whether that suits your goals depends on your own 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	12.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	24	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$505	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.0%	N/A

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