Question 1

Is Tivoli a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Tivoli is a semi-rural fringe suburb of Ipswich with a relaxed, country-adjacent feel. Streets mix older weatherboard and brick homes with larger recent blocks and small hobby farms, so there is a sense of space that tends to suit couples and families and people after a quieter lifestyle. It is a small community of 1,460 people with a median age of 40 and a typical household income of $1,372 a week (roughly $71,344 a year). Most homes are owner-occupied while about 22.5% of dwellings are rented, and local shops and basic services are nearby with Ipswich’s broader retail and hospital precincts within easy reach.

Tivoli is practical for commuters, offering road connections and public transport options while retaining a low-key, village atmosphere. Local infrastructure work is happening or planned, including a new amenities block at the Tivoli Sporting Complex, footpath and bicycle and walking path works on Mount Crosby Road, an upgrade to the Tantivy Street pump station, and an environmental restoration program along Bundamba Creek. Whether Tivoli suits you comes down to whether you want semi-rural space with services close by.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Tivoli?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Tivoli runs to about $570 a week, which is roughly 41.5% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. On these figures, house rent would take a large share of a typical local household's income at the last Census, so renting is the cost that looks most stretched against local incomes here.

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 Tivoli a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Tivoli climbed 18.4% over the past 12 months, a strong rise, while house rents rose 3.6% over the year, a modest increase. Taken together, the figures show that capital growth on the house side outpaced rental income over the past year.

If rental income is your priority, the 3.6% rise in house rents is the relevant figure; if capital growth matters more, the 18.4% increase in house values is the one to note. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh.

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	18.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	9	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$570	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.6%	N/A

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