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Nudgee is a bayside suburb in Brisbane’s north that pairs coastal wetlands with established residential streets. The foreshore, mangroves and tidal flats give the area a strong natural character popular with people who enjoy birdwatching, fishing and easy access to open green space. Housing is largely low-rise, from classic timber Queenslanders and post-war brick homes to more recent single-level houses on generous lots, with pockets of light commercial activity along the main roads.

The community of 4,377 people has a median age of 37 and a typical household income of $2,620 a week (about $136,240 a year). Families, especially couple families, make up the large share of households and most homes are owner-occupied. Everyday needs are met by local shops, sports fields and community facilities, and road and public transport links make commuting to the city and airport straightforward. Recent public works have upgraded the foreshore boardwalk, improved cycling links toward the airport and transformed a large recreation reserve into multi-use sports fields, a BMX pump track, playground, dog off-leash area and clubhouse, so whether Nudgee suits you comes down to what you value in a suburb.

Buying a house in Nudgee 4014 works out to about 10.0 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. That uses the median house price of $1,367,500 and the Census median weekly household income of $2,620 (annualised to $136,240), so buying sits well above local incomes.

If you're renting, a house rent of $795 a week would take about 30.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share. On the figures, renting takes a sizeable portion of local income while buying is considerably more stretched against what local households earned at the last Census; whether that 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.

The past 12 months have been one of strong capital growth for houses in Nudgee: median house values climbed 22.9%. House rents also rose, up 6.0% over the year, a solid increase in rental income. With values rising much more than rents over the year, the capital-growth side clearly outpaced rental-income growth in this period. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend on your own goals — whether you prioritise capital growth or steady rental return.

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.