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If you are raising your family, downsizing, up-sizing, retiring or just starting out, Glen Innes Highlands is the perfect place to purchase a property given our very affordable real estate and rental market. 

Our region offers a variety of homes for all ages, tastes and budgets. 

Blocks are typically large, with plenty of room for the kids and pets to run around or to park an RV. 

There’s also plenty of available land on the edge of town for those looking to build. 

Families can live the dream here, with not only more bang for their buck, but the ability to live close to work and school in a friendly neighbourhood with access to public transport and shops with all you need to live comfortably located right on your doorstep. 

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Rent

Renting is the simplest and easiest way to find a place to live.

Renting offers more flexibility than owning a home and requires less of a financial commitment, whilst allowing you a chance to live in an area you might not be able to afford to buy. When you're renting, it's also easier to move if your needs change or you find your dream home.

*Renting in Glen Innes is very affordable. For residential housing, the median rental prices are $160 per week for 1-bedroom units, $270 a week for 2-bedroom houses, $310 a week for 3-bedroom houses, and $347 per week for 4-bedroom homes.

*Information sourced from realestate.com.au is current as of September 2022. 

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 Buy

There are a variety of options to cater for any budget if you are looking to buy your home or an investment property. 

Glen Innes Highlands has numerous heritage homes, new builds, lifestyle and rural residences. For those looking for more land and/or luxury it can be achieved for less than the price of a 1 bedroom North Sydney apartment.

The median property price in town for a 2 bedroom home is $151,000, a 3 bedroom is $200,000 and a 4 bedroom home is $280,000. 

Looking at a 4 bedroom home, a new build property will cost around $420,000, a semi-modern under $400,000 and a property with room for your personal touch will cost under $300,000.

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Closer to town, a 12 acre property with an older build 3 bedroom home may go for under $450,000 whereas a new build 4 bedroom on 20 acres may make $600,000. A 4 bedroom character built home within 5 minutes of Glen Innes on 25 acres can go for under $750,000, or a 90’s build 3 bedroom brick and tile residence on 50 acres for under $800,000. A luxury 4 bedroom property on 3 acres for under $850,000.

You can find a lifestyle farm 30 minutes’ drive from Glen Innes with 100 acres and a 4 bedroom home for under $600,000. 
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Build

If you're interested in building a home in Glen Innes Highlands, we have numerous experienced local builders and other trades who can help you achieve your dream within the township or on your very own piece of rural paradise. 

If you want to start from scratch, vacant blocks to build your own home can start for as little as $34,000 for nearly 1800m2. A 1300m2 block in a different locale may go for as little as $75,000 or 60 acres for $650,000 close to town.

Make sure to do you research and consider important long-term factors like sustainability, location, your future needs, your wish list, and your base-line budget.

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Pros & Cons

Pros include being able to create your dream home and personalize it to yourself, save time searching for a pre-existing property that ticks all the boxed, you know exactly what you are getting so you shouldn’t be surprised by post-purchase repairs. The downfalls are that some builders don’t offer all-inclusive packages which can leave you with additional costs, you can’t move in straight away, the choices available can be overwhelming and you need to ensure the build complies with local council requirements which can take time and planning which can be daunting.

Rural Life

With city housing affordability out of reach for many, along with the hustle, bustle and stress city life endures, many are searching for something more… a strong sense of community, affordable housing and the peace and quiet of a rural lifestyle.

Take advantage of the relaxed rural lifestyle which Glen Innes Highlands has to offer – there are plenty of options. Nothing is more than a 5 minute car ride away which means you can have more time for hobbies and loved ones. 

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Spacious Character Homes

If you like a home with original character and charm, you will find a great combination of Edwardian, Federation and Victorian style homes in Glen Innes, most containing original and restored features and nicely sculpted gardens. There are character homes to suit any budget with these properties starting from as little as $150,000 ranging upwards of $650,000. 

Blocks of Land for Development

Looking for a larger block? There are spacious blocks available in town and surrounding town borders within close proximity of schools, shops and services. Fawcett Road subdivision located 6 minutes from the centre of town has 3 acre lots available starting from $175,000. On Grey Street you can find 5 acre lots from $115,000. Severn River Road subdivision in Dundee has blocks for sale from $63,000 that are approximately 1 acre, a short 15 minute drive from the Glen Innes Township. There are also spacious vacant block located throughout the town. You can find a half acre town block for $70,000 and smaller blocks as low as $45,000. 

Rural Lifestyle blocks

If you want more acreage there are rural lifestyle blocks available, perfect if you want a few horses or even some chickens. a 4 bedroom home on 250 acres close to town is around $1.2 million. Further from town you can get 500 acres for under $700,000. 

Local Real Estates

Buying, renting or developing?  

For more local knowledge on the area and advice on the Glen Innes Highlands Market speak with a local agent. With specialists in rural property, rentals, residential housing, commercial property and businesses, one of our local agents will be able to help you find exactly what you are looking for! 


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