Question 1

Is Whale Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Whale Beach is a compact northern beaches village centred on its crescent of sand, dramatic headlands and surf breaks. It has a relaxed coastal feel, a small village strip of cafes and shops, a surf lifesaving presence and clifftop walking paths that attract swimmers, surfers and walkers. Housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and beachfront bungalows to architect-designed homes on the headland, and road access along Pittwater Road links the village to the rest of the northern beaches.

With about 315 residents and a median age of 60, the community is small and weighted towards couple households, many without children, and most homes are owner-occupied. Council work for the area includes proposed lower-speed and traffic-calming measures on local roads and renewal of ocean swimming infrastructure and surf-club amenities. Whether Whale Beach suits you depends on whether you want a quiet seaside village lifestyle with ready beach access and a compact set of local amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Whale Beach?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Whale Beach run to $2,200 a week. Against the suburb's median total household income of $3,285 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 67% of a typical local household's weekly income, roughly two-thirds — a large share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure most relevant to you; 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 Whale Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Whale Beach jumped 46.7% over the past 12 months, a large increase in the rental income those properties earned. Over the same period, median house values edged up 1.6%.

For someone weighing Whale Beach up as an investment, the figures show rental income from houses has been the stronger performer this year while capital growth on house prices was only slight. Which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on whether you prioritise rental income or price growth.

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	1.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$2200	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	46.7%	N/A

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