Question 1

Is Stanwell Park a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Stanwell Park is a coastal village tucked between the sandstone cliffs of the Illawarra Escarpment and a broad surf beach. The small, relaxed village centre sits beside Stanwell Park station on the South Coast line and has cafés and essential shops. Bald Hill dominates the skyline and attracts hang gliders and paragliders, while beach breaks and nearby coastal walking tracks suit surfers and bushwalkers. Housing is mostly low rise, from older weatherboard cottages to renovated beach houses, so the place will appeal to people after an outdoor, seaside lifestyle within easy reach of Wollongong and Sydney.

With 1,532 residents and a median age of 45, Stanwell Park is a suburb of families, and owner-occupation is high at 82.2% of homes. Recent local upgrades include a renewed playground featuring the city’s first dedicated nature play space, council-managed reserves and facilities such as a beach kiosk and Baird Park amenities, and a 40-place children’s centre has been approved for the site. Transport and road works have also been carried out in the area. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Stanwell Park?

Accepted Answer

At $1,150 a week, the typical house rent in Stanwell Park would take about 41% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census. That represents a large share of income, so renting a house here would use a substantial portion of what a typical household earned at the last Census; if you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters.

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 Stanwell Park a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months houses in Stanwell Park edged up in value by 1.2%, while house rents rose a modest 4.5%. That means rental income for houses increased faster than house prices over the year. If rental income is your priority, the rent figure is the one that matters; if you are focused on capital growth, the value figure is the relevant number. Whether that balance suits your plans and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	1.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	116	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1150	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.5%	N/A

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