Question 1

Is Kahibah a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kahibah is a small, leafy suburb on the edge of Greater Newcastle with a quiet, village atmosphere. The neighbourhood is mainly older weatherboard cottages and modest single-level homes on established blocks, with native reserves and walking tracks close by that encourage an active, outdoor lifestyle. Residents rely on nearby Charlestown for major shopping while local buses link to the coast and Newcastle, so Kahibah feels residential and relaxed without a large commercial centre.

About 2,603 people live in Kahibah, the median age is 39 and the typical household income is $1,804 a week (about $93,800 a year). The population is weighted towards couple families, many with children, and most homes are owner-occupied (76.9%). There has been local investment in transport, school facilities and sporting grounds, including works at the primary school and upgrades that support local clubs such as Kahibah FC. Whether Kahibah suits you depends on whether you want a quiet, established suburb with bushland close by.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kahibah?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Kahibah take a sizeable to large share of a typical local household's income at the last Census. A typical household earned about $1,804 a week then; the average house rent of $755 a week is about 41.9% of that income while the average unit rent of $580 a week is about 32.2%.

On these figures, renting a house is more stretched against local incomes than renting a unit.

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 Kahibah a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The most striking movement in Kahibah over the past year is unit rents, which climbed 18.4% over the 12 months. If you’re after rental income, that is the standout figure. House values rose 16.8% over the year, the capital-growth measure, while house rents increased 8.6%, a solid rise.

Unit rents have increased faster than house rents, so the market has shown stronger income growth on the unit side while houses have seen strong price growth. Whether that balance suits your plans depends on your investment objectives and personal 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	16.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	16	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$755	$580
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.6%	18.4%

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