Question 1

Is Jurien Bay a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Jurien Bay is a laid-back coastal town on WA’s Turquoise Coast, centred on a working harbour and marina and a lifestyle built around boating, fishing and beach recreation. Low-rise beach houses and suburban streets radiate from a small commercial centre of shops, cafes and community services, and natural draws include clear turquoise waters and nearby Lesueur National Park with its wildflower displays. Indian Ocean Drive links Jurien Bay to other coastal centres, and the overall feel is relaxed seaside living focused on outdoor pursuits and marine recreation.

The town is small — about 1,985 people with a median age of 52 and a typical household income of $1,187 a week (around $61,700 a year). Housing is mostly owner-occupied (46.9% owned outright and 27.3% with a mortgage) with 25.7% rented. Families are mainly couple households, and local investment is visible: a staged foreshore renewal delivering a skatepark and youth precinct with further beachside facilities planned, a redeveloped health centre, school upgrades programmed, road improvement works and a $23 million water-supply upgrade to boost bore, treatment and pipeline capacity to about 100 million litres a year.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Jurien Bay?

Accepted Answer

On the figures for Jurien Bay, housing costs are large compared with local incomes recorded at the last Census. A house rent of $650 a week would take roughly 55% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (650 / 1187 ? 54.8%), a large share. The median house price of $770,000 is about 12.5 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (770000 / (1187 × 52) ? 12.5), which sits well above local incomes. Whether that feels expensive will depend on your own 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 Jurien Bay a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House owners in Jurien Bay saw a large increase in values over the past 12 months, with median house values up 46.7%. House rents also rose over the year, increasing 18.2%. On the housing side, capital growth outpaced rental income growth during the last 12 months, and if rental income is your priority the rent change is the figure to focus on.

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	$770K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	46.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	17	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	18.2%	N/A

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