Question 1

Is Old Toongabbie a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Old Toongabbie is an established, mainly residential suburb centred on the historic Toongabbie Government Farm reserve and the tree-lined valley of Toongabbie Creek. Streets mix timber and brick post-war cottages with more recent townhouses, giving a lived-in, family-oriented character. A small village-style shopping strip and everyday services near Old Windsor Road, together with parks, sports fields and community facilities, mean day-to-day needs and recreation are close at hand.

The community of 3,276 people has a median age of 38 and a median household income of $2,172 a week. Families predominate and homes are mostly owner-occupied (77.0%). Commuting is straightforward thanks to nearby rail services and arterial roads, and council and state projects are under way or planned to upgrade intersections, parks and creek-side walking links. Whether Old Toongabbie suits you comes down to whether you prefer established homes, nearby schools and easy suburban access.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Old Toongabbie?

Accepted Answer

Renting in Old Toongabbie would take a noticeable portion of a typical local household's income as recorded at the last Census. House rents are about $750 a week, which is roughly 34.5% of a household weekly income of $2,172 at the last Census, while units at about $575 a week are roughly 26.5% of that weekly income. On these figures, house rent would take a sizeable share of a typical local household's income at the last Census and unit rent would take a moderate share. If you're renting, those rent shares are the numbers that matter and whether they feel expensive depends on your own income and 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 Old Toongabbie a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movements in Old Toongabbie over the past 12 months are on the house side. House rents climbed 15.4% and house values rose 11.1% — both strong gains, with rents increasing faster than values. For someone focused on capital growth, the 11.1% rise in house values is the figure to watch; if rental income is your priority, the 15.4% rise in house rents is the more relevant number.

Unit rents also increased, up 8.5% over the year, a solid gain. Whether those movements fit your investment goals and time frame is for you to weigh up.

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	11.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	34	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	$575
Change in rent Past 12 months	15.4%	8.5%

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