Question 1

Is Novar Gardens a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Novar Gardens is a quiet, residential inner-west Adelaide suburb between the coastal precinct of Glenelg and the lawns around Morphettville Racecourse. Tree-lined streets and a steady mix of mid-century cottages and low-rise contemporary infill give it a lived-in, relaxed coastal fringe character. It attracts families, professionals and people looking to downsize, and residents benefit from nearby parks and sporting grounds, easy access to Glenelg’s cafés and shopping, and practical transport links including regular buses, road connections, the Glenelg tram and the airport.

The community of 2,508 people has a median age of 45 and is weighted towards couple households, with roughly three in four dwellings owner-occupied. Recent council works such as the Lindfield Reserve playground renewal and new outdoor fitness equipment, ongoing upgrades at Camden Oval, a street-lighting renewal tender and the state-heritage Cummins House all add to the suburb’s everyday amenities. Whether Novar Gardens suits you will depend on what you want from a settled, coastal fringe neighbourhood.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Novar Gardens?

Accepted Answer

A house rent of $680 a week in Novar Gardens would take about 46.3% of a typical local household's weekly income of $1,468 as recorded at the most recent Census. That represents a large share of income, so if you are renting rather than buying that rent share is the number that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own 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 Novar Gardens a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Novar Gardens climbed 19.6% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. Over the same period, house rents in Novar Gardens fell 1.4%, a slight decline in the rental income those houses are generating.

Put simply, the past year saw capital growth for houses outpace rental income in Novar Gardens. Whether that mix of strong value growth and marginally lower rents fits your investment goals comes down to your own priorities 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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	19.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	56	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$680	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-1.4%	N/A

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