Question 1

Is Throsby a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Throsby is a relatively new suburb in the Gungahlin district of north Canberra, made up of contemporary detached homes, townhouses and neat suburban blocks clustered around pocket parks and playgrounds. Streets rise to outlooks over open paddocks and the distant Brindabella Ranges, giving a semi-rural edge while residents keep easy links to Gungahlin town centre and the light rail. Day-to-day life is focused on local green space, walking and cycling paths and community sporting areas rather than a long-established retail strip.

The suburb appeals to young families and professionals seeking low-maintenance, newer housing. Throsby School is a public preschool to Year 6 campus, and the ACT Government is progressing community projects including district playing fields and local open-space works with a new playground at Throsby Lane Pedestrian Parkland. The Throsby and Kenny Broadacre Offset Areas sit beside Mulligans Flat and Goorooyarroo nature reserves. Whether Throsby suits you will come down to whether you prioritise newer housing and nearby green space or a suburb with a longer-established retail heart.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Throsby?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Is Throsby a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months the median house value in Throsby fell 6.7% and house rents fell 3.2%. That means both capital value and rental income moved down over the year, with house prices declining more sharply (a notable fall) while rents eased by a more modest amount.

If you're weighing Throsby as an investment, the figures show the relative performance of capital growth versus rental income over the past year; whether that balance fits your goals 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	$980K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-6.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	21	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	57	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-3.2%	N/A

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