Question 1

Is Madora Bay a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Madora Bay is a coastal suburb in the City of Mandurah fronting the Indian Ocean, defined by a wide sandy beach, coastal dunes and a relaxed seaside atmosphere. It is primarily low-rise residential, with beachside homes and a mix of permanent families, retirees and holiday properties that favour outdoor living. Weekends centre on the foreshore and walking tracks, with swimming, surfing, fishing and picnics common. A handful of local parks and a small residential strip meet everyday needs while larger shops, services and transport links in Mandurah are close by.

The community of 3,830 has a median age of 36 and is strongly family-oriented, with couple families making up most households. Homes are predominantly owner-occupied, about five in six (84.3%). The suburb now has a new public primary school designed for up to 650 students and nearby footpath upgrades, with council planning for foreshore and park improvements under way. Whether Madora Bay suits you comes down to what you want from a quiet coastal setting and close-by amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Madora Bay?

Accepted Answer

Housing costs in Madora Bay split a clear difference between renting and buying. With house rent around $650 a week and a typical local household earning about $2,290 a week at the last Census, that rent would take about 28.4% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a moderate share.

On the buying side, the median house price of $946,000 works out to about 7.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes. On these figures renting looks more manageable than buying, but whether that 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 Madora Bay a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Madora Bay recorded a strong rise in house values over the past year, with the median house value up 13.6%. If you are considering Madora Bay as an investment, that 12-month change is the capital growth figure to focus on; whether it suits your objectives and circumstances is for you to 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	$946K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	13.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	41	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	16	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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