Question 1

Is North Shields a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

North Shields is a small coastal settlement on the Eyre Peninsula with a maritime character, overlooking Boston Bay and the wider Spencer Gulf. It is low density, made up of simple permanent homes and holiday cottages, and daily life is shaped by the foreshore, fishing and boating rather than large retail centres. Quiet streets open to coastal views and there is easy access to the surrounding farming country, so the overall feel is rural-coastal rather than suburban.

The community of 338 people has a median age of 49 and a median household income of $1,733 a week (about $90,100 a year). Households are dominated by couple families, especially couples without children, and most homes are owner-occupied (85.5% of dwellings). Basic local facilities serve residents, while larger shops, services and schools are a short drive away in nearby regional towns. There have also been recommendations for overtaking lanes on the Lincoln Highway near North Shields and some small cemetery works and planning listed by council, showing a degree of regional and local activity. Whether it suits you depends on whether you want a quiet, coastal, owner-occupied community with limited local retail.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in North Shields?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in North Shields (SA 5607) to publish reliable house or unit prices or rents. The only available figure is the median total household income at the most recent Census, $1,733 a week, and on its own that doesn't let us say how expensive housing in North Shields is 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 North Shields a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales in North Shields (SA 5607) to publish reliable figures showing how house or unit values and rents have changed over the past 12 months. Because of that, there isn't a clear picture from the available data of how the suburb has performed as an investment this year.

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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