Question 1

Is Huntley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Huntley is a semi-rural pocket in the Shellharbour area, sitting on the coastal plain with the escarpment rising nearby. The suburb is made up of low-density acreage blocks, hobby farms and stretches of native bush, so it attracts people after space, privacy and a quieter, country-style lifestyle while remaining part of the coastal region. It is very small, with 66 residents, and households are all couple families; 75% of homes are owned outright while 25% are rented.

There is little in the way of a town centre within Huntley, so residents travel to nearby centres for shopping, schools and services and most day-to-day life is car-oriented rather than public transport dependent. Huntley sits inside Wollongong City Council’s West Dapto planning area, where the council’s West Dapto plan and vision set priorities for transport links, open space and community facilities and name regional open space such as Reed Park. There are no separate council- or state-led school, hospital or major transport projects reported for Huntley.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Huntley?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Huntley at about $870 a week would take roughly 45% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census. That is a large share of income, so on these figures renting a house here would use a substantial portion of what a typical local household earned at the last Census; whether that feels 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 Huntley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year in Huntley, house values edged up 1.0% while the rent a house earns fell a modest 3.3%. That means the suburb showed small capital growth for houses over the year but weaker rental income; which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on your investment goals.

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	1.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	71	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$870	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-3.3%	N/A

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