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All About Darkwood, Bellingen, NSW, 2454

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Darkwood Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Darkwood? Now could not be a better time, with just 85 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The average property price in this area is in the region of $852,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $130,000 to $1,324,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 30 Km.

In Darkwood 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 Darkwood 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. Low average earnings from people in Darkwood leads to lower quality housing which also negatively impacts the provision of facilities. As a consequence this area is often seen as less desirable, with lower quality of housing and slower price growth. 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 Darkwood 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.

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Local Schools

Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education

Orama Public School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Darkwood there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

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Darkwood weather - Average Local Climate by month

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Jan4.020.828.860.088.65.224.1
Feb10.520.128.160.891.24.519.3
Mar11.918.926.763.192.54.515.8
Apr4.315.224.756.492.53.814.9
May3.01222.652.992.23.412.3
Jun3.39.820.154.091.53.711.0
Jul1.17.720.247.392.93.412
Aug1.78.021.243.092.03.715.2
Sept2.111.322.946.790.24.517.7
Oct3.514.024.153.890.74.620.7
Nov1.216.526.549.887.55.124.9
Dec6.519.027.457.988.55.223.0

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology


Recently Sold Properties / House Prices

17-11-2023 $1,100,000 1971 Darkwood Road
12-05-2023 $550,000 1824 Darkwood Road
27-03-2023 $810,000 861 Darkwood Road
02-11-2022 $620,000 920 Darkwood Road
13-10-2022 $1,105,000 1303 Darkwood Road
25-03-2022 $795,000 1655 Darkwood Road
21-01-2022 $130,000 891 Darkwood Road
12-11-2021 $850,000 1664 Darkwood Road
13-08-2021 $365,000 1167 Darkwood Road
23-07-2021 $825,000 1951 Darkwood Road
01-04-2021 $535,000 1824 Darkwood Road
29-05-2020 $200,000 1824 Darkwood Road
12-10-2018 $575,000 1471 Darkwood Road
27-09-2018 $885,000 2240 Darkwood Road
03-08-2018 $880,000 1498 Darkwood Road
15-11-2017 $530,000 1951 Darkwood Road
04-08-2017 $620,000 1627 Darkwood Road
14-07-2017 $160,600 922 Darkwood Road
14-02-2017 $200,000 920 Darkwood Road
23-09-2016 $440,000 2196 Darkwood Road
30-08-2016 $200,000 924 Darkwood Road
19-02-2016 $100,000 2518 Darkwood Road
27-08-2015 $430,000 870 Darkwood Road
18-03-2015 $250,000 920 Darkwood Road
31-10-2014 $800,000 2000 Darkwood Road
19-11-2013 $315,000 1951 Darkwood Road
21-06-2013 $250,000 2289 Darkwood Road
10-04-2013 $505,000 1165 Darkwood Road
04-02-2013 $425,000 1159 Darkwood Road
21-01-2013 $665,000 1082 Darkwood Road
28-09-2012 $320,000 1211 Darkwood Road
24-08-2012 $140,000 1169 Darkwood Road
09-11-2011 $210,000 1824 Darkwood Road
16-08-2011 $195,000 1824 Darkwood Road
13-05-2011 $375,000 2289 Darkwood Road
07-04-2011 $35,000 891 Darkwood Road
22-03-2011 $280,000 1244 Darkwood Road
28-02-2011 $350,000 1108 Darkwood Road
17-09-2010 $260,000 2198 Darkwood Road
03-08-2010 $260,000 1971 Darkwood Road
08-12-2009 $540,000 1476 Darkwood Road
07-07-2009 $192,000 1824 Darkwood Road
09-07-2008 $435,000 1119 Darkwood Road
13-03-2008 $385,000 1159 Darkwood Road
23-01-2008 $285,000 1165 Darkwood Road
17-12-2007 $920,000 2287 Darkwood Road
20-07-2007 $440,000 1476 Darkwood Road
07-05-2007 $470,000 858 Darkwood Road
08-09-2006 $150,000 2196 Darkwood Road
30-08-2006 $410,000 1119 Darkwood Road

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