Yowah, a small outback town located in the Paroo region of Queensland, is renowned for its opal mining, particularly the unique Yowah Nut opals. The housing market in Yowah is quite distinct from urban areas, primarily due to its remote location and tightly-knit community structure. Properties in Yowah often consist of modest houses and opal mining claims, reflecting the town’s primary industry. Prices are relatively affordable compared to larger cities, offering opportunities for those seeking a quieter lifestyle or interested in the opal trade. However, due to the town's size and specificity of appeal, the housing market might not be as dynamic as more populated areas, with fewer transactions and a slower pace of change.
Living in Yowah provides a unique experience known for its tranquility and connection to nature. Residents often enjoy a close community atmosphere, where everyone knows their neighbors, and events like the annual Yowah Opal Festival bring people together. The lifestyle is laid-back, with a strong focus on outdoor activities and the natural environment, appealing especially to those who appreciate the Australian outback's rugged beauty. Despite its remote setting, Yowah has essential amenities and is an attractive place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. However, potential residents should be comfortable with remote living and limited access to some services and facilities common in larger towns and cities.
Median Weekly Rent | $100.00 |
Median Monthly Mortgage | $660.00 |
Median Persons Per bed houseroom | 0.80 |
Average Household Size | 3.00 |
Average Age | 46.00 |
Average Income | $697.00 |
Average Cars Per Dwelling | 2.35 |
Average Properties Within 50M | 5 |
Typical 1 bed house | $189,000 |
Typical 2 bed house | $140,000 |
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Thinking about buying in Yowah? Now could not be a better time, with just 206 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The average property price in this area is in the region of $146,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $73,000 to $190,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 735 Km.
In Yowah 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 Yowah 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 Yowah 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. Medium density in Yowah necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. Lower than average industry presence in Yowah we believe will be less of a negative impact than it has in the past. Post-COVID and the growth in working from home has lessened the demand for local employment options. This may make Yowah a better buying opportunity than it may have been in the past.
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(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Yowah 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 | 1.2 | 26.4 | 39.4 | 15.4 | 45.7 | 4.4 | 28.3 |
Feb | 1.4 | 24.8 | 37.2 | 18.0 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 24.5 |
Mar | 1.7 | 22.0 | 33.9 | 23.6 | 56.6 | 4.0 | 21.3 |
Apr | 0.3 | 16.8 | 29.2 | 24.3 | 59.9 | 3.6 | 18.5 |
May | 0.3 | 11.5 | 24.2 | 27 | 65.8 | 3.4 | 14.4 |
Jun | 0.4 | 7.9 | 20.8 | 32.6 | 75.4 | 3.3 | 13.3 |
Jul | 0.4 | 6.6 | 20.7 | 27.6 | 71.8 | 3.2 | 14.2 |
Aug | 0.3 | 7.9 | 22.9 | 20.4 | 59 | 3.6 | 17.0 |
Sept | 0 | 12.4 | 27.7 | 14.8 | 40.0 | 4.0 | 20.6 |
Oct | 0.6 | 16.3 | 31.0 | 15.9 | 48.8 | 4.4 | 25.0 |
Nov | 0.6 | 21.1 | 35.6 | 12.7 | 38.9 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
Dec | 0.6 | 23.8 | 37.4 | 15.2 | 44.3 | 4.6 | 28.1 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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