Question 1

Is Yabulu a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Yabulu is a coastal fringe suburb north of Townsville where a long-established nickel refinery and industrial precinct meet low-density residential and rural land. The shoreline of mangroves and tidal wetlands gives the area a rugged coastal feel with pockets of notable birdlife, while inland blocks range from small rural properties to older houses on generous lots. Life in Yabulu tends to be practical rather than suburban, many residents work in nearby industry or Townsville, and homes are mostly owner-occupied, with about four in five households owned outright or with a mortgage. The suburb is home to 719 people and has a median age of 43 and a median household income of $1,354 a week.

Yabulu will suit people after space, quiet and easy access to coastal recreation, and those with links to local industry. Road connections including the Bruce Highway provide the main route to the city and services, and there are no significant new infrastructure or development projects reported at this time.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Yabulu?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Yabulu to publish reliable house prices or rent figures, so it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live there compared with local incomes. The only available statistic is the median total household income at the most recent Census, which was $1,354 a week, and that income figure alone doesn't let us assess housing costs.

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 Yabulu a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent property sales or rental records in Yabulu (4818) to publish reliable figures on how house and unit prices and rents have moved over the past year. Without that information, it's not possible to describe how the suburb has performed as an investment lately.

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.

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