Question 1

Is Tallebudgera Valley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Tallebudgera Valley sits in the Gold Coast hinterland around Tallebudgera Creek, with remnant bushland and national park shaping a low-density, country feel. Property types range from acreage, hobby farms and horse properties to timber cottages and modern country homes. It is home to 1,762 people, with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $2,245 a week, and families make up most households, with couple families with children the largest group at 49.9%.

Everyday life leans outdoors and vehicle-based: residents are drawn to bushwalking, creek swimming and mountain biking, while the coast and Gold Coast urban centres are a short drive away and public transport is limited. The suburb is affected by the Pacific Motorway upgrade, which includes interchange reconstruction, a new bridge and improved shared bike and pedestrian connections. The Gold Coast Recreation Precinct on the creek has also been upgraded and funding has been allocated for a new car park at Tallebudgera State School. Whether it suits you comes down to whether you want a low-density, outdoors-oriented place where most people own their homes.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Tallebudgera Valley?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $1,440 a week in Tallebudgera Valley would take about 64.1% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. On these figures, rent would take a large share of a local household's income, so for renters this is the key number to weigh when judging affordability; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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 Tallebudgera Valley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values climbed 33.3% over the past year, a strong rise, and house rents rose 28.2% over the same period, also a strong increase. In Tallebudgera Valley the house side saw capital growth outpace rental income this year, though both moved sharply.

If rental income is your priority, the 28.2% rise in house rents is the figure that matters. If capital growth is your focus, the 33.3% increase in house values is the key number. Which of those matters more to you depends on your own goals 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	33.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	78	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1440	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	28.2%	N/A

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