Question 1

Is Urrbrae a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Urrbrae is an inner-southern Adelaide suburb centred on the Waite research and teaching precinct and the historic Urrbrae House estate, which give it a horticultural and academic character. Tree-lined streets and generous gardened blocks mix older period homes with newer residences, creating a quiet, semi-rural feel while remaining close to the city. The Waite Arboretum and agricultural facilities, including Urrbrae Agricultural High School, provide green open space and a focus on plant and land science, and everyday shops and main roads are within easy reach.

With a population of 1,070 and a median age of 44, Urrbrae is strongly family-oriented; nearly half of households are couple families with children and about 86.6% of homes are owner-occupied. Recent upgrades to the high school, sporting facilities and nearby transport intersection, plus ongoing campus precinct proposals at the Waite Campus, mean education, sport and access have seen attention. Whether that fits you depends on the kind of neighbourhood and local connections you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Urrbrae?

Accepted Answer

House rent in Urrbrae is about $763 a week, while the typical local household earned $2,346 a week at the most recent Census. On those figures, renting a house here would take roughly 32.5% of a typical local household's weekly income, a sizeable share. 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 Urrbrae a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

In Urrbrae, house values fell 5.3% over the past 12 months, a notable decline, while house rents fell 4.0% over the same period, a moderate decline. That means the capital value of houses dropped slightly more than the rental income they earn. If you're weighing Urrbrae up as an investment, those two house figures are the direct things to consider: one speaks to capital growth and the other to rental income, and which matters more depends on your 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	-5.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	1	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$763	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-4.0%	N/A

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