Question 1

Is Macquarie Hills a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Macquarie Hills is a quiet, residential suburb on the western fringe of Newcastle, made up largely of detached brick and modern homes on family-sized blocks. It has a settled, family-oriented feel: about 3,605 people live there with a median age of 35, and owner-occupiers make up roughly 86.6% of homes. The median total household income is $2,241 a week, roughly $116,500 a year.

Everyday life centres on neighbourhood parks, local sporting fields and nearby schools, while larger shopping and services in Charlestown are within easy reach. Commuters use road connections and regular bus links to surrounding centres. Recent local investment, such as an upgraded playground at Neegulbah Park and a grant for stormwater and drainage work at the community preschool, shows attention to local amenities. Whether Macquarie Hills suits you comes down to whether a calm, suburban setting with convenient regional access matches what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Macquarie Hills?

Accepted Answer

If you're looking to rent in Macquarie Hills, average house rent sits at about $750 a week. Against a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census of $2,241, that rent would take roughly a third of income — about 33.5% — which is a sizeable share of a household's earnings.

If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters; 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 Macquarie Hills a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Macquarie Hills over the past year is a strong rise in house values, which climbed 15.9%. House rents also increased, up 4.2% over the same period, a modest rise, so for houses capital growth outpaced rental income this year. Whether that balance fits your investment aims depends on what you want from a property and your own 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	15.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	16	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.2%	N/A

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