Question 1

Is Marlo a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Marlo is a small coastal village at the mouth of the Snowy River on Victoria’s Gippsland coast, centred on an estuary and the long sandy sweep of Ninety Mile Beach. Life has a laid-back seaside rhythm, with boating, fishing and beach walks prominent and coastal heath and birdlife framing the township edges. A compact village centre supports basic shops and services, and housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and beach shacks to low-rise holiday homes occupied by permanent locals, retirees and people with holiday properties.

With a population of 602 and a median age of 56, most homes in Marlo are owner-occupied (82.7%) and families are dominated by couples without children. Council-led works are improving foreshore facilities, picnic areas and accessibility while keeping the boat ramp available, and there are drainage, jetty and community facility upgrades under way. Whether Marlo suits you will come down to how much you value a small coastal village way of life.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Marlo?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Marlo to publish reliable price or rent figures for houses or units. Without those numbers, it's not possible to say how expensive it is to live in Marlo compared with local incomes.

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 Marlo a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Marlo fell 32.1% over the past 12 months, a large decline in what houses are worth. If capital growth is your priority, that movement is the figure to watch, and whether it makes Marlo the right fit 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.

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Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-32.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	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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