Charleys Forest, located within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council in New South Wales, offers a unique living experience characterized by its rural charm and natural beauty. The housing market here is largely composed of sprawling properties that appeal to those seeking a serene lifestyle away from the bustling city centers. Over recent years, there's been a noticeable increase in interest from buyers looking for a peaceful retreat, which has slightly pushed up property prices. However, compared to more urbanized areas, Charleys Forest continues to offer relatively affordable housing options, particularly attractive to families and retirees looking for space and tranquility.
Living in Charleys Forest means embracing a relaxed and nature-centric way of life. The area is surrounded by lush forests and open landscapes, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, and horseback riding. Despite its rural setting, Charleys Forest is within reasonable distance to larger towns, ensuring residents have access to essential services and amenities without being completely isolated. The community is tight-knit, with residents often coming together for local events and activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support. This makes Charleys Forest not just a place to live, but a welcoming community where neighbors quickly become friends.
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Thinking about buying in Charleys Forest? Now could not be a better time, with just 118 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The average property price in this area is in the region of $820,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $191,000 to $1,844,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 32 Km.
In Charleys Forest there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Charleys Forest is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. The slightly lower than average earnings from occupations in Charleys Forest changes the housing and lifestyle preference. It is more a matter of what can be afforded rather than what would we prefer, leading to slower price increases over time. Low population density implies low demand and limits housing choices and price increases. Could be a good entry point for first home buyers needing to somehow get into the market. With very low industrial sector presence in Charleys Forest the focus is on lifestyle, driving specific demand around facilities, services, and open space. Most people are employed in service sectors with a higher than average proportion being able to work from home. This may incease demand over the medium term.
Instant Property ValuationDungannin, 1108 Charleys Forest Road, Charleys Forest, NSW, 2622 | 5 | 2 | 2 | $785,000 |
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(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Charleys Forest there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
(mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
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Jan | 1.3 | 14.1 | 30.7 | 28.7 | 87.9 | 3.6 | 25.2 |
Feb | 2.4 | 13.4 | 27.9 | 36.3 | 91.4 | 3.6 | 21.2 |
Mar | 3.2 | 11.3 | 24.4 | 42.8 | 94.5 | 3.3 | 17.0 |
Apr | 1.3 | 7.4 | 21.3 | 42.8 | 94.9 | 2.7 | 13.9 |
May | 1.1 | 2.4 | 16.4 | 47.7 | 96.9 | 2.5 | 11.0 |
Jun | 1.8 | 1.4 | 13.3 | 55.8 | 97.4 | 2.8 | 8.9 |
Jul | 1.1 | 0.6 | 12.7 | 54.4 | 95.9 | 3.8 | 9.5 |
Aug | 1.4 | 0.6 | 14.0 | 45.3 | 94.7 | 3.6 | 12.6 |
Sept | 1.8 | 3.1 | 17.8 | 41.0 | 93.8 | 3.6 | 17.0 |
Oct | 1.8 | 6.2 | 21.4 | 36.9 | 93.0 | 3.5 | 20.7 |
Nov | 2.1 | 9.5 | 25.4 | 30.9 | 89.1 | 4.3 | 25.0 |
Dec | 1.9 | 12.4 | 28.6 | 27.9 | 87.8 | 3.6 | 26.6 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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