Question 1

Is Sellicks Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Sellicks Beach is a relaxed coastal suburb on the Fleurieu coast, centred on a long sandy foreshore backed by dunes and coastal scrub. It has a village atmosphere where holiday houses sit alongside year-round family homes, and housing is predominantly low-rise, single-storey dwellings on generous blocks, many with easy beach access. Daily life tends to revolve around surfing, fishing and long walks along the sand, while basic local services meet everyday needs and larger shops and facilities are a short drive away in neighbouring coastal town centres.

About 2,705 people live in Sellicks Beach; the median age is 41 and the median household income is $1,424 a week (roughly $74,000 a year). The community is weighted towards couple families (42.4% without children and 40.1% with children) and most homes are owner-occupied (82.1%) with 17.9% rented. Recent public works have improved the coastal frontage, the Main South Road duplication to Aldinga is open and the boat ramp lower car park has been upgraded. A state-led growth area plan and the council’s Coast Park work, including community engagement on vehicle and motor-vessel access, are also under way. Whether Sellicks Beach suits you will depend on how much you value a quiet seaside village and easy beach access.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Sellicks Beach?

Accepted Answer

Housing in Sellicks Beach sits high against what a typical local household earned at the last Census. The median house price of $953,000 is about 12.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. A house rent of $600 a week would take roughly 42.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share of income.

On the figures, buying is particularly stretched against local incomes while renting a house also takes a large proportion of a typical local household's income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that will matter most to you; if you're buying, the price multiple is the relevant measure.

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 Sellicks Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values climbed 18.3% over the past year in Sellicks Beach, a strong rise in what a house is worth. House rents also increased, up 9.1% over the same period, a solid gain, so the capital growth on houses outpaced rental growth this year.

Which of those figures matters to you depends on your goals: the price change speaks to capital growth, while the rent change reflects rental income. Whether that balance makes Sellicks Beach a suitable investment for you comes down to your own objectives 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	$953K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	18.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	15	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	56	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.1%	N/A

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