Question 1

Is Kettering a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kettering is a quiet coastal village on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel with a sheltered harbour, small marina and the ferry link to Bruny Island. A working waterfront and a compact village centre with cafés, a general store and boat facilities make it popular with boat owners and people after a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Properties range from weatherboard cottages and holiday shacks to more modern waterside homes, and surrounding bushland and farming blocks give a semi-rural feel.

The community of 943 people has a median age of 51 and a high rate of owner-occupation, and the suburb suits retirees, families and those who commute into Hobart while valuing easy access to coastal recreation and bush walks. The ferry terminal has been fitted with an additional ramp and now operates with upgraded facilities, and Kingborough Council has programmed a grant-funded accessibility upgrade at Kettering Hall to install a DDA-compliant toilet.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kettering?

Accepted Answer

For Kettering, there haven't been enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable house or unit prices or rents. Without those figures, it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live in Kettering compared with local incomes at the most recent Census.

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 Kettering a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Kettering climbed 31.0% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. For someone weighing Kettering up as an investment, that figure is the part of the picture that speaks to capital growth over the year, and whether that matters to you will depend on your own 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	31.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	66	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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