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Howlong suburb profile

Howlong is a riverside town on the Murray River in the Riverina, sitting on the New South Wales side of the border near Albury-Wodonga. Its compact main street is home to local shops, cafés and sporting clubs, while riverside reserves, boat ramps and camping areas make outdoor recreation a big part of everyday life. Housing mixes weatherboard cottages and modest family homes in leafy streets with larger rural and lifestyle blocks around the town fringe. The community attracts families, retirees and people who commute to nearby regional centres, and the town’s character is quietly relaxed, shaped by the river, surrounding farmland and active local sport.

Howlong property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Howlong sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 7.4% over the last 12 months.

There were 8 houses sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 49 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Howlong saw house rents average $500 a week over the last 12 months, down a modest 3.8%.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
7.4%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
8N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
49N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$500N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-3.8%N/A

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Howlong demographics

Howlong is a community of 2,997 people with a median age of 49. The typical household income is $1,293 a week, roughly $67,236 a year.

Household composition is dominated by couple families: couple families without children are the largest group at 52.7%, and couple families with children make up 33.5%, so together couples account for 86.2% of families. One-parent families represent 12.8% and other families 0.9%.

Homes in Howlong are mostly owner-occupied, with ownership combining to 81.2%. Of these, 44.5% are owned outright and 36.7% are owned with a mortgage, while renters make up 18.8%.

Suburbs near Howlong

Some popular suburbs near Howlong include:

  • Barnawartha: Small rural village in Victoria's north-east, set among agricultural land and tree-lined streets.
  • Rutherglen: Historic town in Victoria's wine country, set among rolling vineyards and cellar doors.
  • Chiltern: Historic town beside Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, with bushland, walking tracks and heritage buildings.
  • Corowa: Regional riverside town on the Murray River, with services and a historic riverfront.
  • Wahgunyah: Small Victorian town on the Murray River, with wineries nearby and a relaxed pace.

How does Howlong compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Howlong’s median house price is 12.7% higher than Rutherglen’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Howlong have grown 18.1% higher than in Barnawartha.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Howlong are selling 44.9% faster than in Rutherglen.

Choose the right real estate agents in Howlong

Choosing the right real estate agent in Howlong can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 14 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 81.8% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2% to 3%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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