Question 1

Is Sunshine Acres a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Sunshine Acres is a semi-rural suburb on the outskirts of Hervey Bay with larger blocks, hobby farms and low-density housing that give it a countryside edge while keeping coastal amenities within reach. The community of 1,009 people has a median age of 44 and a median household income of $1,912 a week (about $99,424 a year). It attracts families and retirees who value quiet streets and a slower pace and who want room for gardens, sheds or horses; homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied (95.4%), with 4.6% rented.

Everyday shops, health services and the waterfront precinct are a short drive away, and residents have easy access to Hervey Bay’s beaches and the ferry departure points for Fraser Island. The suburb contains several council-listed bushland and conservation reserves, including Farjoy Drive and Old Rifle Range reserves, and the Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road runs along the boundary as the main regional link. The council’s open space strategy notes minor deficiencies in passive and active open space for the planning area but does not recommend new open spaces.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Sunshine Acres?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Sunshine Acres to publish reliable house or unit price and rent figures, so it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live there compared with local incomes. The only available figure is the suburb's median total household income at the last Census, which was $1,912 a week.

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 Sunshine Acres a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Sunshine Acres fell 1.8% over the past 12 months. That movement represents a slight reduction in capital value for houses over the year, so for someone focussed on capital growth this is the number that matters.

Whether that single-year change fits your investment goals and circumstances is a decision for you to make.

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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Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-1.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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