Question 1

Is Ouse a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ouse is a small riverside township on the River Ouse along the Lyell Highway with a distinctly rural character. Surrounding farmland, timber and stone cottages and freestanding homes on larger blocks give it a low-density feel. The local centre is compact with essential services and a country pub, and outdoor life centres on riverbank walks, fishing and access to highland lakes and bushland. The town attracts farmers, lifestyle buyers and people after a quieter pace.

Around 326 people live in Ouse and the median age is 46. Couple families together make up 86.7% of families and owner-occupiers form the majority at 63.1% while renters are 37.0%. A recently completed township plan includes a riverside walking trail, a playground upgrade, streetscape greening and actions for aged care and social housing. The Central Highlands Community Health Centre operates locally and the council is working on GP access and childcare while transport authorities investigate options to replace the collapsed river bridge. Whether Ouse suits you depends on if you want a small, rural riverside lifestyle with these local services and planned improvements.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ouse?

Accepted Answer

At the most recent Census, a typical household in Ouse had a median total household income of $850 a week. However, there haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Ouse to publish reliable current median house or unit prices or average rents, so it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live there 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 Ouse a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Ouse hasn't had enough recent sales to publish reliable figures on how house or unit prices and rents moved over the past 12 months. Without that information, there isn't a clear picture of how the suburb has performed as an investment lately.

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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