Question 1

Is Koolewong a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Koolewong is a small waterside suburb on the western shore of Brisbane Water with bushland rising behind the streets, and it has a quiet, village-like character shaped by its foreshore reserve and waterfront outlook. Many properties take advantage of water views and there is easy access to boating. The foreshore reserve is the suburb’s public open space, with a boat ramp that has been upgraded, recent foreshore renewal works and a fenced playground included in the local playspace renewal program.

The community is small — about 920 people with a median age of 48 — and households are dominated by couple families. Most homes are owner-occupied, and housing is mainly low-rise detached homes with some units. A local train station gives straightforward rail links while nearby Woy Woy and Gosford provide larger shops and services. That mix tends to suit people after a peaceful coastal lifestyle with reliable public transport; whether it suits you will come down to what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Koolewong?

Accepted Answer

In Koolewong, a house renting for $725 a week would take about 41.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share of income. If you're looking to rent rather than buy, that rent share is the figure that matters when weighing how expensive the suburb feels to you.

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 Koolewong a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Houses are the clearest story in Koolewong over the past year. Median house values climbed 25.4% over the last 12 months, and house rents rose 20.8% over the same period. Both movements are strong, with house value growth slightly larger than the increase in rents.

If capital growth matters most to you, the value change is the figure to consider; if rental income is your priority, the rent rise is the relevant number. Whether those movements make Koolewong suitable for your plans depends on your 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	25.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	1	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	36	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$725	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	20.8%	N/A

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