Wellington East, nestled within the Coorong region of South Australia, presents a unique housing market characterized by its tranquil rural charm and outdoor recreational opportunities. The area is gaining interest for its affordable real estate options, particularly attractive to those seeking a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of urban centers. With its proximity to the River Murray, properties in Wellington East often offer scenic views and access to water-based activities, adding to their appeal. The housing market here primarily consists of spacious lots and modern homes, catering to families and retirees who are drawn to the region's natural beauty and community-oriented living.
Living in Wellington East offers a serene and picturesque lifestyle enriched by its proximity to the Coorong National Park and the River Murray. Residents enjoy a tight-knit community atmosphere, where local events and outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching, play a significant role in daily life. The area's natural landscape provides ample opportunities for hiking and exploring, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. Though it offers a quiet rural lifestyle, Wellington East remains accessible, with the conveniences of larger towns within a reasonable driving distance, ensuring that residents have access to essential services and amenities while enjoying the tranquility of their surroundings.
Median Weekly Rent | $212.00 |
Median Monthly Mortgage | $1176.86 |
Median Persons Per bed houseroom | 0.73 |
Average Household Size | 2.14 |
Average Age | 52.00 |
Average Income | $644.71 |
Average Cars Per Dwelling | 2.25 |
Average Properties Within 50M | 7 |
Typical 1 bed house | $397,000 |
Typical 2 bed house | $478,000 |
Typical 3 bed house | $582,000 |
Typical 4 bed house | $612,000 |
Typical 5 bed house | $753,000 |
Typical 6 bed+ house | $292,000 |
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Thinking about buying in Wellington East? Now could not be a better time, with 1052 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $305,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $60,000 to $1,499,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 33 Km.
In Wellington East 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 Wellington East 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 Wellington East 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. Lower than average population density constrains growth in Wellington East to an extent. However, where buyers are willing to compromise on housing and lifestyle choice, there are affordable options. With very low industrial sector presence in Wellington East 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 Valuation49 Riley Road, Wellington East, SA, 5259 | 1 | 1 | 8 | $235,000 | |
92 Washpool Road, Wellington East, SA, 5259 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
None within suburb boundary
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Wellington East 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 | 0.4 | 14.4 | 30.8 | 26.6 | 84.6 | 5.4 | 27.0 |
Feb | 1.2 | 14.2 | 29.1 | 31.7 | 87.3 | 5.0 | 22.0 |
Mar | 0.4 | 11.9 | 27.0 | 31.6 | 89.4 | 4.5 | 18.4 |
Apr | 0.8 | 9.5 | 23.4 | 36.5 | 90.2 | 4.0 | 13.9 |
May | 1.2 | 7.1 | 19.2 | 45.3 | 92.6 | 3.9 | 10.2 |
Jun | 1.1 | 5.0 | 16.3 | 51.7 | 95.0 | 3.8 | 8.8 |
Jul | 1.4 | 4.9 | 16.0 | 52.7 | 94.3 | 4.5 | 9.2 |
Aug | 1.2 | 4.4 | 16.6 | 45.7 | 94.0 | 4.5 | 12.0 |
Sept | 1.1 | 5.9 | 20.7 | 35.1 | 93.4 | 4.7 | 16.7 |
Oct | 0.7 | 7.7 | 23.8 | 30.1 | 90.6 | 4.7 | 21.2 |
Nov | 0.6 | 9.9 | 26.2 | 26.1 | 87.7 | 5.1 | 25.1 |
Dec | 0.9 | 12.8 | 28.8 | 26.7 | 85.0 | 5.4 | 27.5 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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