Question 1

Is Sussex Inlet a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Sussex Inlet is a compact coastal town where the inlet meets St Georges Basin and the ocean, and its maritime character shapes everyday life. Boating, fishing and beach recreation are prominent, and a broad foreshore serves as a local gathering place. Housing is largely low-density, a mix of permanent homes, waterfront properties and holiday cottages. The community is small and older, with a population of 3,888 and a median age of 61 years, and median total household income of $887 a week (roughly $46,100 a year).

The town centre provides basic shops, cafes and services, and the area is fringed by coastal bushland with protected beaches and national park within easy reach. Council work is under way to restore the waterfront reserve and investigate boating infrastructure upgrades, and there are local road and retaining-wall projects plus regional hospital services via Milton Ulladulla Hospital. Homes are predominantly owner-occupied (80.2%), and the suburb is popular with retirees, families and holidaymakers; whether it suits you depends on whether you want a relaxed seaside village with boating and beach access close by.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Sussex Inlet?

Accepted Answer

A median house price of $752,500 in Sussex Inlet works out to about 16.3 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. That multiple puts buying well above local incomes as recorded at that Census.

House rents around $550 a week would take about 62% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share of income. On these figures both buying and renting look stretched against what people locally earned at the last Census, though whether that feels expensive depends 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 Sussex Inlet a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Sussex Inlet jumped 10.0% over the past 12 months, while median house values edged down 0.2%. On the data available, the rent a house earns has been the stronger performer this year, with rental income rising notably while capital value was marginally lower. Whether that balance suits your needs depends on your own objectives 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	$753K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-0.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	28	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	64	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$550	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.0%	N/A

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