Thinking about buying in Wards River? Now could not be a better time, with just 161 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The average property price in this area is in the region of $830,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $20,000 to $2,994,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 42 Km.
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Wards River Real Estate Market Outlook
In Wards River 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 Wards River 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 Wards River 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 Wards River 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
None within suburb boundary
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Wards River there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Local Crime Rate
Incidents Trend State Average
Wards River weather - Average Local Climate by month
| (mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.0 | 18.9 | 30.1 | 48.1 | 93.6 | 4.6 | 24.5 |
| Feb | 3.3 | 18.6 | 28.3 | 52.7 | 94.5 | 4.2 | 20.7 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 17.4 | 26.8 | 54.2 | 95 | 4.1 | 16.6 |
| Apr | 4.4 | 13.7 | 24.5 | 51.6 | 95.8 | 3.6 | 14.4 |
| May | 2.6 | 10.0 | 21.0 | 49.3 | 93.8 | 4.0 | 11.3 |
| Jun | 4.8 | 8.7 | 18.2 | 54.4 | 94.2 | 4.3 | 9.5 |
| Jul | 2.3 | 6.8 | 18.3 | 46.1 | 91.9 | 4.5 | 10.8 |
| Aug | 1.8 | 6.8 | 19.8 | 38.5 | 91.6 | 4.5 | 13.7 |
| Sept | 2.0 | 9.4 | 23.0 | 37.0 | 92.5 | 4.3 | 18.2 |
| Oct | 2.4 | 12.2 | 24.8 | 41.5 | 93.0 | 4.4 | 21.3 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 15.5 | 26.9 | 46.8 | 93.7 | 4.4 | 24 |
| Dec | 2.5 | 17.3 | 28.2 | 47.8 | 93.3 | 4.6 | 24.8 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Recently Sold Properties / House Prices
| 12-09-2024 | $2,350,000 | 1728 MILL CREEK RD |
| 16-08-2024 | $595,000 | 287 TERREEL RD |
| 17-06-2024 | $415,000 | 14 ANDERSON ST |
| 05-12-2023 | $790,000 | 36 BURTONS RD |
| 18-09-2023 | $295,000 | 2 ANDERSON ST |
| 11-08-2023 | $262,500 | 12 WARD ST |
| 06-07-2023 | $258,000 | 28 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 29-06-2023 | $360,000 | 1613 MILL CREEK RD |
| 08-06-2023 | $2,400,000 | 367 TERREEL RD |
| 10-01-2023 | $20,000 | 18 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 29-09-2022 | $1,740,000 | 1728 MILL CREEK RD |
| 28-04-2022 | $390,000 | 9 ANDERSON ST |
| 04-03-2022 | $3,100,000 | 630 TERREEL RD |
| 02-02-2022 | $1,725,000 | 2419 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 03-12-2021 | $1,275,000 | 75 SPRING CREEK RD |
| 30-11-2021 | $1,600,000 | 1728 MILL CREEK RD |
| 10-11-2021 | $317,500 | 23 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 15-10-2021 | $375,000 | 15 ANDERSON ST |
| 27-09-2021 | $380,000 | 21 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 12-07-2021 | $285,000 | 8 WARD ST |
| 11-06-2021 | $465,000 | 3 / 321 SPRING CREEK RD |
| 09-06-2021 | $275,000 | 16 WARD ST |
| 06-05-2021 | $150,000 | 14 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 31-03-2021 | $935,000 | 2411 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 29-03-2021 | $295,000 | 5 WARD ST |
| 17-03-2021 | $590,000 | 1089 JOHNSONS CREEK RD |
| 06-01-2021 | $830,000 | 187 BERRICO RD |
| 17-12-2020 | $650,000 | 2451 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 12-11-2020 | $310,000 | 15 WARD ST |
| 06-11-2020 | $600,000 | 2453 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 30-06-2020 | $585,000 | 2377 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 23-06-2020 | $310,000 | 2 WARD ST |
| 19-12-2019 | $190,000 | 1 WARD ST |
| 06-11-2019 | $560,000 | 2415 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 25-10-2019 | $120,000 | 15 WARD ST |
| 01-10-2019 | $730,000 | 77 SPRING CREEK RD |
| 05-09-2019 | $247,000 | 3 / 321 SPRING CREEK RD |
| 31-07-2019 | $575,000 | 2455 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 22-05-2019 | $280,000 | 21 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 18-04-2019 | $1,168,000 | 20 GRANTS RD |
| 10-01-2019 | $740,000 | 2411 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 18-12-2018 | $1,400,000 | 1728 MILL CREEK RD |
| 05-07-2018 | $218,000 | 2449 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 29-05-2018 | $206,000 | 23 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 03-04-2018 | $218,000 | 8 WARD ST |
| 22-09-2017 | $420,000 | 36 BURTONS RD |
| 19-09-2017 | $260,000 | 4 WARD ST |
| 23-06-2017 | $185,000 | 14 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 13-03-2017 | $300,000 | 2441 THE BUCKETTS WAY |
| 02-12-2016 | $740,000 | 49 MADDENS LANE |
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