Question 1

Is Woongarrah a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Woongarrah is a semi-rural Central Coast suburb sitting between established town centres and open bushland, so it has a quieter, more spacious feel than the coastal strips. Streets are a mix of newer housing estates and larger lifestyle blocks, attracting families, couples and people looking for room to grow while staying within reach of regional shops and services. Local reserves and pockets of native bush give space for walking and weekend play, and practical transport links via nearby train stations and the M1 make commuting straightforward. The community numbers 5,962 people, the median age is 36 and homes are mainly owner-occupied (about three in four households).

Council-led upgrades are planned or under way, including new and upgraded playspaces, sportsfield and park works, a shared path and a proposed Woongarrah neighbourhood centre, which add local amenity. Taken together, the suburb suits households after space, nearby parks and a strong presence of families; whether it fits you will depend on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Woongarrah?

Accepted Answer

Housing in Woongarrah sits noticeably above what local households earned at the last Census. A median house price of $1,125,000 is about 9.6 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly income $2,255 × 52 = $117,260). Renting a house at about $800 a week would use roughly 35.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, so buying looks further stretched against local incomes than renting does on these figures.

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 Woongarrah a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 12 months houses in Woongarrah recorded solid movement: the median house value rose 8.3% while house rents increased 9.6%. The value change is the capital growth over the year and the rent change reflects how rental income moved; with rents edging ahead of values, the income a house generates grew slightly faster than its price this year. Whether that balance fits your own investment goals and financial situation is something only you can decide.

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	$1.13M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	20	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	20	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$800	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.6%	N/A

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