In our latest webinar, Country Changes's facilitator Laticia Gibson interviews Real Estate agent Brian Liston - Nutrien Harcourts Albury.

Brian shares his experience of housing affordability, the real estate market in Greater Hume, median house price values, and how it is living in the region and the advantages of living in a rural community.

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Greater Hume - HOUSING

Greater Hume region offers 5 towns and 6 villages to live in. Towns populations vary between 800 to 2,678 people (in 2021).

Greater Hume Council LGA Median House Price Source: NSW Communities and Justice (as of June Qtr 2020 )

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Median House price Greater Hume $257,000

Median House Price for 3 bedroom home

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• Jindera $310,500

• Holbrook $226,000

• Culcairn $198,750

•  Henty $170,000

• Walla $180,650

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Greater Hume - JOBS

Choosing a settlement location generally involves a consideration of three factors:

• The location of job opportunities;

• The cost of housing and living expenses; and

• The level of infrastructure and facilities available.  

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Greater Hume - SERVICES

Greater Hume has excellent local facilities like hospitals, GP services, primary schools with public and private options, recreation grounds, swimming pools, skate parks. In Greater Hume, secondary schooling options include a high school at Culcairn and Lutheran secondary school at Walla Walla.

These factors contribute to the level of social capital within the region which determines the region’s livability.  

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FACTS AND FIGURES

Home to 10,764 people, Greater Hume Shire supports 3,414 jobs and has an annual economic output of $1.145 billion