Question 1

Is Kearns a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kearns is a residential suburb in the Macarthur area of south-west Sydney, part of the Campbelltown region. It has a quiet, family-oriented character with mostly single-storey brick and weatherboard homes on tree-lined streets and established gardens. Local life centres on neighbourhood parks, sports fields and playgrounds, and primary schools and community facilities serve long-term residents. The community numbers 2,693 people and most homes are owner-occupied (85.0%), which contributes to a lived-in, practical feel.

For larger shopping, health services and rail connections people use nearby Campbelltown and Leumeah. There is a new public preschool being delivered at Kearns Public School, and Campbelltown City Council has delivered a new playspace at Prentice Park; the council also has a planning proposal on public exhibition to refine land-use conditions for several council halls including Kearns Community Hall. Whether Kearns suits you will come down to whether a straightforward suburban lifestyle close to bigger town centre amenities fits your needs.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kearns?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Kearns is about $665 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,147 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 31% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when judging how expensive it feels; whether it does feel expensive will depend 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 Kearns a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Kearns climbed 17.3% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house here is worth.

Over the same year, house rents fell 2.2%, a modest decline, so the movement for houses has favoured capital growth rather than rental income. Whether that balance suits you depends on your own investment goals 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	17.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	18	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$665	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-2.2%	N/A

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