THE once-quiet Hinterland suburb of Bonogin has catapulted on to the radar of property hunters, recording the biggest jump in demand on the Gold Coast over the past 12 months.
A report provided to the Bulletin by realestate.com.au reveals a 79.2 per cent surge of interest in Bonogin in the past year.
25 Kamala Court, Bonogin recently sold for $910,000 through Kahlee Townsend of Ray White Robina.
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Research is based on high intent buyer activity on property listings site realestate.com.au.
Families searching for a treechange and small acreage lots are drawn to the Hinterland suburb, according to agents.
“A lot of people are after space for their kids to run around,” said Ray White Robina agent Kahlee Townsend, who predominantly sells at Bonogin.
“I definitely think COVID has had an impact on that (buyers wanting a lifestyle change).
“Buyers are realising that Bonogin offers value for money and you can get a really good lifestyle change to raise a family in a great community.”
39 Whiteash Road, Bonogin is on the market through Ray White Robina agent Kahlee Townsend at $895,000+.
Ms Townsend said there was not enough supply to meet demand in the Hinterland suburb from local and interstate buyers.
“I would say most if not all of the properties I have sold recently have had multiple offers,” Ms Townsend said.
Amir Prestige agent Colleen Brunt, who also lists at Bonogin, shared a similar view.
“In the past four months we’ve seen a lot more buyer interest focusing on that area,” Ms Brunt said.
“It’s so central to everything – you’re 25 minutes to the Gold Coast Airport, you’re just down the road from schools and shopping centres, and you’re not even that far from the beaches.
Colleen Brunt of Amir Prestige is marketing 204 Carrington Road, Bonogin at $1.060 million.
“Bonogin allows homeowners to be close to the city and have access to anything within a few minutes while still feeling like they’re out of the hustle and bustle.”
Bonogin is 21km southwest from Surfers Paradise and nestled between Austinville and Tallebudgera Valley.
The median house price is $860,000, up 8 per cent over 12 months, according to realestate.com.au.
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