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THE WALKABILITY FACTOR
WHY SOME HOMES JUST HIT HARDER
We all love to believe our place is in the perfect spot. Near everything. Close to the action but not too close. Easy to get around. “Location, location,” right?
But let’s be real—almost every listing makes that claim. So how do you tell the difference between actually well-located and just well-marketed?
One simple tool: Walkability.
Walkability is exactly what it sounds like. How easy is it to step outside and get to the things you need? Good coffee. Groceries. Public transport. A park. Dinner with friends that doesn’t require an Uber.
It turns out this isn’t just a lifestyle perk—it directly impacts value. Across Brisbane (and the globe), properties in more walkable pockets consistently outperform. They’re more expensive, they rent for more, and they tend to sell faster.
We recently looked at a cross-section of inner-Brisbane suburbs and found a consistent pattern:
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Homes in walkable neighbourhoods fetch stronger prices
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They hold value better through market shifts
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Tenants stay longer and pay more
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Vacancy is lower and listings turn over faster
Why? Because convenience is king. A place that makes daily life smoother is always going to appeal more than one that needs a car just to grab milk.
In other words, not all “great locations” are created equal.
You can check your address (or a future one) at walkscore.com. It’ll give you a score out of 100 based on what’s nearby.
If you’re buying for lifestyle or investing for growth, walkability should be on your radar. It’s a quiet driver of value that too many overlook—and in our experience, the smartest buyers don’t.
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