Question 1

Is Nailsworth a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Nailsworth is an inner-north Adelaide pocket of tree-lined streets and a mix of weatherboard cottages, post-war bungalows and low-rise infill townhouses on modest blocks, giving it a settled, domestic feel with small parks and local green space. Residents value easy access to Prospect’s cafes, shops and community facilities while still being a short drive from the city, and regular bus services plus nearby main roads make commuting straightforward.

The community of 2,235 people has a median age of 39 and is weighted towards families, with owner-occupiers outnumbering renters by about two to one. A proposed redevelopment of Nailsworth Primary School and a broader Prospect lifestyle precinct masterplan are under way nearby, protecting sporting and memorial spaces while enabling mixed-use development and upgraded recreation facilities. That mix tends to suit families, professionals and downsizers.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Nailsworth?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, buying in Nailsworth sits well above local incomes as recorded at the last Census. A median house price of $1,515,000 works out to about 14.2 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (median household income $2,059 a week, $107,068 a year), which is a high multiple. Renting looks less stretched: a house rent of $650 a week would take about 31.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, while a unit rent of $540 a week would take about 26.2%, a moderate share. For people renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the more relevant measure.

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 Nailsworth a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

A strong rise in house values stands out in Nailsworth this year: median house values climbed 16.2% over the past 12 months.

Unit rents rose 7.4% over the year, a solid increase, so the larger movement this year was in house prices while the clearest rental movement was on units. Which of those matters more depends on whether you favour capital growth or rental income.

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	$1.51M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	16.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	10	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	$540
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	7.4%

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