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Lord Howe Island
NSW, 2898 - Unincorporated NSW

Thinking about buying in Lord Howe Island? Now could not be a better time, with just 193 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The aproximate distance to the coast is 296 Km.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $310.00
Median Monthly Mortgage $1400.00
Median Persons Per Bedroom 0.90
Average Household Size 2.00
Average Age 46.00
Average Income $961.00
Average Cars Per Dwelling 0.94
Average Properties Within 50M 2

Housing Stock

Average Property Prices

Lord Howe Island Real Estate Market Outlook

In Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island 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.


Local Schools

Lord Howe Island Central School

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

Local Crime Rate

Incidents Trend State Average

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Lord Howe Island weather - Average Local Climate by month

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RAIN
Min (°C)
TEMP
Max (°C)
TEMP
Min (%)
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Max (%)
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WIND
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SOLAR
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


Internet Speed

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