Question 1

Is West Lamington a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

West Lamington is a mostly residential suburb with modest single-storey homes, older miners' cottages and pockets of newer infill arranged on a straightforward street grid. It attracts long-term locals, families and people who work in the mining and services industries; couple families with children are the largest family type at 53.4% and owner-occupiers make up 61.9% of homes, which gives the area a settled, community-oriented feel.

Daily life carries a sunbaked, red-soil character and a roomy, outback-meets-town atmosphere, with local shops nearby and the wider town centre a short drive away. Council activity is centred on Hammond Park, where leases and a café expression of interest have been sought, and there has been investment in sewerage and local road works on Piccadilly Street and Memorial Drive. Whether West Lamington suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in West Lamington?

Accepted Answer

In West Lamington, a house renting for $700 a week would take about 28.5% of a typical local household's weekly income of $2,456 as recorded at the last Census, which sits in the moderate share band for housing costs.

If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters; whether it feels expensive will depend 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 West Lamington a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values climbed a strong 23.1% over the past 12 months. In West Lamington, that rise is the key figure for anyone focused on capital growth from houses.

Whether that movement suits your plans 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	23.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	8	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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