Question 1

Is Pinbarren a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Pinbarren is a quiet rural pocket in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, set among rolling hills, paddocks and pockets of native bush that give the area a distinctly country character. Properties are typically small acreage or rural-residential, with a mix of older timber cottages and newer country-style homes, and many residents choose the suburb for space, privacy and a slower pace. Outdoor pursuits such as walking, horse riding and gardening are part of local routines, while shops, schools and cafes are found in neighbouring Pomona and Cooroy and road access links Pinbarren with the coast and other hinterland towns.

The community is small, with 447 people and a median age of 50, and a typical household income of $1,625 a week, roughly $84,500 a year. Family households are dominated by couples and most homes are owner-occupied — 44.1% owned outright and 46.2% with a mortgage, while renters make up 9.8% of dwellings. There are no significant new public infrastructure or civic projects reported at this time. Whether Pinbarren suits you will come down to whether you prefer a low-key rural setting with nearby town services or something more urban.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Pinbarren?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Pinbarren to publish reliable current house or unit prices or rents. The only figure available is the median total household income at the most recent Census, which was $1,625 a week, and on its own that doesn't let us say how expensive it is to live here compared with local housing costs.

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 Pinbarren a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

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

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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