Question 1

Is Worrolong a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Worrolong is a semi-rural suburb on the fringe of Mount Gambier, with broad blocks, hobby farms and pockets of native bush blending into working farmland. Housing ranges from older rural properties to newer lifestyle blocks and, as the overview notes, it appeals to families, retirees and people who value space while remaining close to town. The community counts 1,293 people, has a median age of 36 and homes are predominantly owner-occupied (92.2% owned outright or with a mortgage).

There is limited commercial activity inside Worrolong, so residents rely on Mount Gambier for shopping, schools and health services, while local roads lead out to the surrounding volcanic limestone country and recreational areas. The District Council of Grant’s Inner Townships Master Plan includes place-based actions for Worrolong — proposed landscaping, shared use paths, signage, play spaces and lighting — and identifies movement and connectivity improvements, and several council-managed reserves are recorded within the suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Worrolong?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $630 a week in Worrolong would take about 28.6% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census.

On these figures, that share sits in the moderate range of household income at the last Census; 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 Worrolong a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The standout movement in Worrolong over the past year is house values, which climbed 368.0%, a very large increase. House rents also rose, up 10.5% over the 12 months, a strong rise. The 368.0% figure reflects capital growth for houses over the year, while the 10.5% figure shows how rental income for houses moved; house values have substantially outpaced rent growth this year.

Whether that mix of very large capital growth and strong rental growth suits your objectives depends on your priorities 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	368.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	108	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$630	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.5%	N/A

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