Question 1

Is Killcare Heights a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Killcare Heights sits on the Bouddi Peninsula on the Central Coast, on a leafy, elevated ridge above the villages of Killcare and Hardys Bay. Native bush, sea and bay views shape the suburb, with direct access to Bouddi National Park, a network of coastal walking tracks and secluded beaches. Housing ranges from timber cottages and weekender retreats to newer contemporary homes on generous lots, many oriented to capture the outlook, and shops and cafés in the nearby villages cover everyday needs.

With 812 residents and a median age of 50, Killcare Heights is popular with families, retirees and people seeking a relaxed waterfront retreat; almost half of households are couple families without children and about nine in ten homes are owner-occupied. Local council projects to resurface a section of Wards Hill Road and upgrade a water pump station show ongoing infrastructure work in the suburb. Whether Killcare Heights suits you depends on what you want from a coastal place to live.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Killcare Heights?

Accepted Answer

A house rent of $945 a week in Killcare Heights would take about 44.3% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census, a large share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters, and whether it 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 Killcare Heights a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Killcare Heights over the past 12 months is on the house side: median house values fell 21.9%, a sharp decline, while house rents rose 6.2%, a solid increase. In other words, house prices and the rent they earn moved in opposite directions this year.

For someone weighing Killcare Heights up as an investment, the fall in house values reflects a decline in capital value over the year, while the rise in house rents shows higher rental income for houses during the same period. Whether that balance suits your objectives and circumstances is something only you can decide.

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	-21.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	113	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$945	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.2%	N/A

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