Question 1

Is Wongawallan a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Wongawallan is a semi-rural Gold Coast hinterland locality of rolling hills, creek gullies and pockets of rainforest, where acreage properties and lifestyle blocks sit alongside stands of native bush. The suburb attracts people after space and privacy, including families, hobby farmers and equestrian owners who value room for animals, gardens and outdoor living while remaining within reach of the Gold Coast's urban centres. Outdoor life is strong, with bushwalking, creekside spots and waterfalls nearby, and the local feel is low density and quiet.

Everyday shopping and services are found in neighbouring centres and residents rely largely on private transport. The population is 1,415 and most homes are owner-occupied, combining 61.7% owned with a mortgage and 31.2% owned outright for a total of 92.9%, while couple families with children are the largest group at 53.3%. The Howard Creek Causeway upgrade on Tamborine-Oxenford Road has been delivered to improve flood crossings on local creeks.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Wongawallan?

Accepted Answer

House rent in Wongawallan 4210 is about $1,115 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,383 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 46.8% of a household's weekly income, a large share — so for renters that rent share is the main figure to consider when judging how costly living here would be on these numbers.

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 Wongawallan a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Wongawallan jumped 31.2% over the past 12 months, a strong rise, while house values increased a solid 9.3% over the same period. That means the rent a house earns has risen much faster than its price this year. If rental income is your priority, the rent movement is the figure that matters; if you are focused on capital growth, the change in house values is the relevant number. Whether that balance suits your goals depends on your 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	9.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	1	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	37	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1115	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	31.2%	N/A

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