Andamooka Is Australia's Cheapest Town To Buy A House, And New Arrivals Love The Serenity

Andamooka is an Aussie town you may not have heard of, but it may be somewhere you want to move to because, as we found out, it's the cheapest place in Australia to buy your own home.
#Andamooka #SouthAustralia #RealEstate

[@phoenixx5092]

Irony in that the Australian dream looks more like mad max, while in the cities it doesnt look mad max, but you sure as hell live it..

[@azsawild8231]

My birthplace. The only baby homebirthed here. ❤. I miss it all the time.

[@tony-bi1hj]

Sounds perfect. Good on them for going it there way. I'm jealous. They're happy. That's the main thing in life.

[@KMadventurers]

Lived in Andamooka as a kid in the 80’s. Honestly if I could I would move back there in a heartbeat

[@fyiaustralia9686]

The newspaper clippings in the opal museum suggest the '80s was Andamooka's heyday.

[@lancekynoch9584]

Yes it was a amazing place to grow in the 80s the school was great to I am blessed to have grown up there

[@mosaicmuse9797]

Real people, living a good life. Smart!

[@baddest_xo]

What a great town and community!

[@Ninsidhe]

Nope, that’s an serious underestimate of the actual temps out there- I used to live outside Coobers in 1986 at a place called Mirikata that has since been destroyed and I can tell you that back then I saw the temps hit 49 outside. The contrast between day and night temps were wild too depending on the season. I love the outback but these days wouldn’t think of it unless the house is at least partially underground, my solar system is massive enough to drive seriously good aircon and I’ve got my own water stored (because Roxby is the reason so many of the old reliable bores and wells are long dead, they’ve had free reign on the Great Artesian basin for over 40 years and are screwing the subterranean water systems for the entire continent). I would not want to be that vulnerable ever again- any disruption out there and there’s no back up. I won’t live anywhere without water and fertile soil anymore, I learned that in the desert.

[@Nina-rj4nu]

I love this country ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kathleencooper2153]

More power to them..I would love to live like this but I'm five minutes from a major shopping center..My hubby would love this place..Dont tell him..lol

[@chriscrossley1466]

This is actually a great idea when you think about it. Dying towns will be revitalised with cheaping housing to draw crowds and hopefully with it different professions that generate a community. Not to mention this will pull buyer's away from the cities and spread economy more around Australia which is something we need. This might just turn the tide on overcrowded expensive housing and jump start the economy and infrastructure boost Australia is sorely missing. Should make a series of little towns all around Australia telling a similar story, it will definitely make a difference 👍

[@sliperysid]

😂

[@DespaceMan]

Sure sound good but you better be useful in a town like that, if you have no skills at all then you don't actually bring anything to the community & just end up being a leech, good thing is these people don't last long in small towns like this & end up returning back to the cities for the free handouts.

[@sliperysid]

@@DespaceMan 👍🏼 Glad you see the reality, not some socialists dream like Chris. One can tell he has no experience of life other than what he's been brainwashed with at his tax payer funded university.

[@ma3stro681]

100,000 migrants a month under Albanese so where are they all gonna live … 😵

[@chantalbrinkies1722]

My mother and her family lived in Andamooka till the late 70s. They enjoyed their time their.

[@geoffmerritt]

Just 20 minutes down the road is Roxby Downs, It is one of the highest income postcodes in South Australia...

[@robbiebalboa]

Probably still cheaper than a one bedroom apartment in Cabramatta.

[@Ulbre]

Cal the Stoner's home bar .....cool bananas baby

[@genxmum5569]

How much would it cost, or how many years of compost would it take to have a garden? What? No water? How is that "stress free?" No water? No trees or plants? I would be so stressed!

[@rubyredjeans]

It’s actually very close a big mining town. Seriously, a big supermarket is just a 23 min drive away so need to grow your own food. They have water there too. I’ve been to Andamooka because I lived in the mining town for a year. It was stress free because - no heavy traffic, no traffic lights and a great mail service so you can order anything online and have it delivered…and many other reasons. Sure Andamooka is remote but because it’s right near a well serviced mining town it makes it easy for remote living.

[@europegirl007]

I want to sell up out of Sydney and move there. Love Andamooka

[@davidjohn9006]

I can only imagine what the costs are to live out there? Food, fuel, water (?) also emergency or medical support if something goes wrong … sounds great for those that are in good health and robust strong spirit … 👍🏼

[@tommamerow8749]

Food ..fuel..is no different than the city ..Roxby Downs is 30 minutes down the main road for shopping with a Woolworths supermarket and a BP servo .. Andamooka has its own hospital staffed by the RFDS with dentist and physio +others flying in every month..if they can't fix you up they take you to Roxby or fly you out to Adelaide.. Water is pumped in to the caravan park and you have to engage a water truck to fill up your water tank at home ..we have a power station in town..I have better phone signal here than I had in Adelaide..

[@tommamerow8749]

There is a CFS and SES station in town too so we are pretty much covered for everything.. My wife and I are only newbies here and are loving the lifestyle here..👍😁 ( ask me again in 12 months) lol

[@user-se6vg7mr1z]

@@tommamerow8749 There is a CFS, there is an SES, there is a CES, and there is an RFS, but there's no SBS, there's no CBA, there's an ABC, but there's no CAB, and there's no way BAC. You got to love towns like ANDAMOOKA, it's an easy OUT, for BCC's to send their 101'S 4 under 50K.

[@bittern56]

The only medical service is the RFDS Health Clinic staffed by 2 nurses. Closest hospital is at Roxby Downs with only basic medical services. The video didn't mention how expensive it is to live in Andamooka, electricity, food, water which people need to research before making life changing decisions of moving there. It is a real culture shock moving to isolated rural remote towns with very little in the way of facilities.

[@Ninsidhe]

You are absolutely correct- I’ve lived outback with a child and would never do it again, when they’re really ill it’s a white knuckle nightmare. Try paying three times the grocery bill at the shops…

[@nativeeurope1299]

Electricity problem looks like it could be solved overnight with solar panels.

[@MRTonyt8868]

I used to do shutdowns for the bhp bilton back in the early mid 2005 -2008 and they used to place us in the local pub for a week or two before there was room in camp back then I loved experiencing what the locals had to deal with.

[@kimsherlock8969]

Well done minimal documentary. Is it an advertisement Or is it true? Happy to be in the middle of nowhere ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandrafinbar]

It's true.

[@classicvolvorestorations3848]

I use to cycle there from Roxby Downs, first time it felt like landing on the moon. It’s so different to anywhere and you have to be hardy to survive there. The pub was fantastic.

[@Brandon-bh7pj]

These people seem so happy. Seems like a cool place tbh. Idk how I'd go with the heat, though, lol. From Victoria.

[@cindyeggington8888]

So glad you have found peace Alex. Love Cindy

[@sandramaiden4707]

Some very interesting old 'shacks' in the town, including the Bottle House. Havent been the for nigh on 70 years, but will never forget it.

[@dannieduplessis2432]

There is a bit of tongue in cheek here....but the funny thing is...for thousands of people in the world...this joint would be heaven....I have driven through it...had a look around...hmmmm....not for me so much...but could be for thousands anywhere in the world....

[@vinniesantamaria544]

I broke down their in 1994 and although the residents tried to help it took 2 months to fix the car and get out

[@runnyhunny786]

Packing my bags now ! 🙃

[@andrew5792]

Last of the Knucklemen, Great movie and remember it well. Not sure if I'd be too keen to move there though.

[@mrgrogfather]

It is a unbelievable place. I love it!

[@joncarolyn]

I’ve been there about 29 years ago while doing a shutdown at Olympic Dam

[@user-do6bf7wz4c]

Excellent

[@zacherygorman9368]

Well done guys

[@shanedevries805]

You are so right ,,To much stress , I would buy there ,hell yes 👍

[@SJ-ef4pv]

That’s what it should be 150,000 for a two bedroom portable any capital city for finance for the $10,000 deposit

[@garycody1929]

Great spot

[@ps2fatboyAUS]

this town needs to be a reality show

[@superfly7160]

Remake of hills have eyes movie

[@TheBlueskyson]

I need the coast, ocean, but i can see how this town and lifestyle would be/is perfect for many. ty

[@robinbanks610]

Drink beer, smoke weed, what else do ya need….. a roof and a feed and a place to breed😉.

[@chrisbull3838]

I’ve been to Andamooka. Don’t even think about!

[@DenisTurner-ih1nu]

Great place

[@gdaygday1209]

GOOD ON 'EM! 😜👍👏👏

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

New Bogan Capital 😮😂 Awesome life style enjoy, we live in the mountains in Tassie same deal here quite, but exspensive to Buy😢

[@missdaisyyahoo]

Love Andamooka

[@OmnivorousReader]

Temperatures SOAR about 40? Seriously - the Westie suburbs of Sydney soar above 50 now that they have cut down all the trees and replaced them with nice tarmac, so that is not too harsh.

[@Ninsidhe]

Nope, that’s an serious underestimate of the actual temps out there- I used to live outside Coobers in 1986 at a place called Mirikata that has since been destroyed and I can tell you that back then I saw the temps hit 49 outside. The contrast between day and night temps were wild too depending on the season; I love the outback but these days wouldn’t think of it unless the house is at least partially underground, my solar system is massive enough to drive seriously good aircon and I’ve got my own water stored (because Roxby is the reason so many of the old reliable bores and wells are long dead, they’ve had free reign on the Great Artesian basin for over 40 years and are screwing the subterranean water systems for the entire continent). I would not want to be that vulnerable ever again- any disruption out there and there’s no back up.

[@OmnivorousReader]

@@Ninsidhe I hear you and I think that is a far more reasonable temperature estimate. I have travelled the outback a little bit. Was on the Nullarbor in the late 80's once were it was 53 degrees in the shade. And drove from Alice to Tennant creek once, it was so hot the battery operated thermostat went cactus... I love our deserts but I doubt I could survive in them.

[@lancekynoch9584]

Home sweet home god’s country

[@TheStarcruiser]

Beautiful Aussieland!👍

[@AAAA-vu7fp]

What is beautiful,it is desert

[@joshuaarmstrong377]

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[@AAAA-vu7fp]

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[@joshuaarmstrong377]

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[@AAAA-vu7fp]

@@joshuaarmstrong377 then miaow like a cat

[@edwardbayley1842]

A carwash would do well considering the daily dust storms

[@nativeeurope1299]

Its a bit hard on the eyes, but the people look down to earth and friendly. I would like the peace and quiet but I think I would get bored with no water or trees around.

[@freeman10000]

I'm tempted, not so sure if the missus is though.

[@shirleywong9428]

I love deserts . Hots beta than cold

[@JacquelineHahn1]

it’s not that remote Roxby and Woomera are just down the road. I used to live in Woomera

[@Allison-405]

any other sculptors in Andamooka I can check their work out? glad to see the cheap housing is being used to enable creativity :-) if you are in Tasmania the equivalent place is Queenstown in Tasmania, allison

[@HG-Media-original]

Shhh don't tell people that. Tassie house prices have sky rocketed since covid. And even town like Zeehan and Queenstown have gone up

[@Allison-405]

Queenstown seems to being doing well with creatives though :-)

[@debwest9745]

I have just been searching for houses there and then stumbled on this . Looks ideal to me but I can see it wouldn't suit everyone .

[@milagiganticurchod6138]

You can find similar places round the globe and going for a song

[@holdenbrougham1056]

Might come take a look and buy something too , any trade businesses around town for work

[@rubyredjeans]

You can earn a six figure salary in the nearby BHP Olympic Dam mine.

[@Imbrokeaswell]

If we built bloody housing we could all live like this.

[@SSToor]

nah, the cost to build a small house is $250k so even if you got free land, no way it’d cost you less than 300k new. The only reason they got it for $50k probs because the person who built it probs took a massive loss when they sold

[@rubyredjeans]

@@SSToor There’s a lot of owner built homes there and most of the houses are transportable homes - built in a factory and brought in on a truck. They don’t cost $250 - $300K. The better houses sell for more. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are people living in Andamooka earning six figure salaries as it’s very close to Olympic Dam mine (BHP).

[@markw6586]

No lawn mowing, winner lol

[@stephentaege6255]

Blimmey this town is the same as Darwin California but in Darwin California I had only to drive an hour to Shop seems like I'll have to bring my Camel 🐪🐪 cheers cobbas ✌️🤠😂😂⭐

[@rubyredjeans]

Shops are 20 mins away in the mining town of Roxby Downs.

[@ngatiwaihitman]

Yeah nahhh ill pass!! Happy for their happy tho 🤙

[@alexkenley1]

prices going to go up now lol

[@Tonystarkes888]

No water no sewage no rubbish removal well that’s a no for me but 20 year old would have gone there

[@micheallewis9105]

Do u get wifi there

[@waitawhileexplorer3904]

What are the food and fuel prices like there? Medical services? Internet connections? Water restrictions/costs? Why settle for no sewerage?

[@rivermay109]

Good question.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Exactly, the house price is only the beginning .. so many questions!

[@alyssaoconnor]

It’s not that hard to find that information if you look, like most country towns fuel and food prices are higher, medical services are nurse run and tele-health. The show said that most people are off grid which means you supply your own water/power and you decide your restrictions according to your catchment ability (water tanks are a few grand each). They probably have composting toilets (possibly with a grey water system). They most likely have no internet and they love it, I have lived in an off-grid situation in another state and I enjoyed it but its not for everyone.

[@TRUMP20Z4]

You sound weak.

[@khmerdetours6123]

you dont need sewerage,there blocks of land are large enough to install sepic tanks and leach drains,water tanks are the go,the town will have a medical centre,basic care, if you are a sick person stay in the cities, i have lived in small towns all my life ,except for a few years living in sydney, hated sydney and the traffic..love to bush or desert

[@edwardbayley1842]

How many opals do you need to find to afford a cheeseburger from that diner or pub?

[@Shivinder747]

Looks like town from the movie-tremors😂

[@serena-yu]

How did they get food, medicine, petrol and other supplies? Medical service? They don't look like growing their own crops. Do thew regularly drive to Port Augusta and Adelaide?

[@Ulbre]

maybe you should watch again paying particular attention to the lady growing her own crops!!!

[@tonwar90]

Roxby Downs: Woolies, small hospital. 20min drive

[@Michael-uy2bh]

I went to Andamooka and the town is cool but the people at the shop were rude and acted like they were better than you in their town i wouldn't go there if you respect yourself

[@franceslock1662]

How’s the internet? What do they do with their rubbish? How does their water work? How does the sewerage work?

[@fyiaustralia9686]

Telstra broadband only. Rubbish tip is just out of town. Sewerage is septic or composting toilets.

[@Woody-efx13]

wonder if it's hard to get work out there

[@Response1980]

Was the cheepest place wont be now 😂😂

[@Eva-oe3se]

True blue bogan Ozzies. No expectations, rake teeth, prohetic beard.

[@simodjordjevic2701]

The Australian culture as a colony.. Andamooka is the same as Melbourne or Sydney, just less concrete..

[@cheekmeat]

Oh so this is the answer to the housing crisis? Everyone moves to the desert in a mad max setting? Lmao

[@codzy3532]

if you can leave the city get used to living out in desert this is perfect

[@IamPINKIEDaniels]

I visited there was I was 11 and… it actually was creepy,I saw some things

[@rubyredjeans]

Like what? What did you see? I’ve been there too recently - it’s a weird looking town but I didn’t find it creepy.

[@Moneymagi]

Your both pink

[@zen1647]

Noice story.

[@JohnnyBeitia]

"PANAMÁ 🇵🇦 RELOCATION TOURS!! WITH JAC KIE!!😊🙋👍❤️👈"

[@michaelknight2721]

I couldn't live there ,too remote and too hot in summer.

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

and Bogans 🤣🤣

[@valuetraveler2026]

Yeh but what is the Internet connection like?

[@billwilliams9362]

Lot of drinking 🍸

[@mickowens9839]

Forgot to mention the Outback opal hunter stars, Mooka Boys

[@nickdonovan1447]

It's a desert, that dried out land is worth squat. No industry to speak of except mining no thanks.

[@rubyredjeans]

There’s heaps of other type of work in Roxby Downs nearby. It’s a big community there with schools, restaurants, bars, retail etc.

[@Lillise]

Awesome place to visit , .. the pub has great meals , and it very 🔥 🥵 hot

[@justabloke1806]

So I’d say barra fishing is out then?

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Justa yeah its wheel barra racing Only 😮😂😂😊🇦🇺

[@Pantherslee]

Next 3 days in Andamooka ..27 February 43 celcius 28th,40 Celcius 29th 40 Celcius ( currently 41 at 425 pm 🔥 🥵 NO THANKS I'm staying right here in Canberra .😁

[@AAAA-vu7fp]

Is this far from that nuclear experiment

[@thinkagain3443]

And by the look of it no police station so you can drive home from the pub in any condition. Mam I'm gonna have to call you out on that 10 million dollars to move if you were offered 10 million dollars we would wonder who was making that trail of dust down the road, it'd be you going to your island, maybe you should have said 1 million dollars.

[@rubyredjeans]

There’s a police station at Roxby Downs that services Andamooka.

[@KarlRuprectKroenen997]

'അണ്ടിമുക്ക്' a similar place in Kerala welcome settlers !

[@gordon.Jacko1055]

What can I say 😳

[@jesussavesfromhell9320]

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 1 Corinthians 15:3 that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 🌍

[@patriasetefano5809]

If someone offered me 10 million dollars, I would leave tomorrow.

[@westhenderson2049]

Jealous!!

[@LauraMoyaLocalMortgageBroker]

Where’s your home? Lunatic Lane 😂

[@darylephillips6778]

There was story not long ago they have the dearest power prices in Australia

[@rubyredjeans]

It’s sunny out there all the time - a good place to get solar panels installed.

[@jessicacampbell5577]

Someone wanna buy me a house so I can run away please 🙏

[@MarkMark-ji6ts]

Maybe check in with a dentist if you have spare cash?

[@Kiwiz1830]

You couldn't do that in Britain thats for sure

[@charlesking4621]

Bottle of water for 10$

[@ehgore1978]

yeah nah

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[@cosmichappening1712]

The place looks cheap. It's like a caravan park out in the desert. No one should have to pay to live there; it should be free...