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..

[@jlord9638]

I would not live there for free you would have to pay me to live there.

[@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.

[@azsawild8231]

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

[@linkszxx]

thats pretty cool

[@jlord9638]

I wouldn't live there for free you would have to pay me to live there.

[@peterkincaid6406]

WOWWWWWW HOW A MAAAAY ZING ??? TIME TO SAVE UP FOR A RE VISIT IF POSSIBLE !!😢😮😅😊😊😊😅😮😊😂🎉

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@patriciamorrison5867]

That's what I was thinking. Water.... You can grow food in the right set up but without water, it's nothing but a set up 😂

[@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

[@jlord9638]

It looks ugly.

[@jlord9638]

Really you would have to pay me to live there.

[@gigantor62]

​@@jlord9638: Well if I was a local, I'd be very happy that you and people like you weren't there.

[@cindyeggington8888]

So glad you have found peace Alex. Love Cindy

[@MrDeano-eu9rg]

You're his ex wife?

[@cindyeggington8888]

​@@MrDeano-eu9rgold school friend

[@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.

[@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.

[@ian-f5f]

Im with you. Seems a relaxed place because most people are on the dope or booze all day being unproductive. I would be growing things.

[@ian-f5f]

@@rubyredjeans I live in a suburb around 10 ks from Perth. Theres no heavy traffic, no traffic lights and a great mail service daily to my door. I can also walk to the pub. I may as well be living in Andamooka.

[@rubyredjeans]

@@ian-f5f They are not being unproductive. Some might be but many people are earning six figure salaries working in the nearby Olympic Dam mine. I’ve heard some have bought investment rental properties interstate near the beach - so they live cheaply at Andamooka and have tenants paying off their other homes.

[@ian-f5f]

@@rubyredjeans Bulldust, not one of those people is working.

[@baddest_xo]

What a great town and community!

[@GhanYt]

What happened to SVB is really scary, and goes to show that no corporation, however big, is immune to collapse. I have always had a deep-seated mistrust for corporations. I have plans to pull out most of my money, but don't know what to do with $350k sitting idly. I'd like to go into the stock market, maybe. Any ideas?

[@bahijarhafiri]

Very correct; the bear market has contributed significantly to the growth of my investment. I was able to quickly increase my portfolio from $180K to $572K. Essentially, I was just doing as my financial advisor instructed. You're good to go as long as you get competent assistance.

[@bahijarhafiri]

Can't divulge much, "ROCH DUNGCA-SCHREIBER* " is the advisor that oversees my portfolio. She's an extremely intelligent person, very thoughtful, cautious, and has an outstanding credentials, it's easy to find her on the web.

[@marcsbodytransformation]

@HassanChoukri-jo7ku SCAM ALERT. All of the above is staged.

[@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

[@GuapoDelmonte]

@@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.

[@minzahhh1]

​@@tommamerow87493 months later how's it going mate ?

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

​@@tommamerow8749thanks for the info mate

[@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 … 😵

[@mrgrogfather]

It is a unbelievable place. I love it!

[@Nina-rj4nu]

I love this country ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jlord9638]

I do too not that town though you would have to pay me to live there

[@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

[@jlord9638]

You don't think the town looked ugly.

[@Ulbre]

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

[@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.

[@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 .😁

[@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…

[@NoName-t7e]

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

[@mosaicmuse9797]

Real people, living a good life. Smart!

[@jlord9638]

Too ugly the asthetics turn off.

[@ericthiel4053]

Looks alot like where I live in El Paso. Wish It was as cheap. Glad some people found a way to live a bit more comfortably. Awsome story!!

[@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.

[@chantalbrinkies1722]

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

[@shanedevries805]

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

[@andrew5792]

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

[@ratitimeshome2563]

This is so nostalgic, I used to live in Roxby Downs ❤❤. I wonder if the Op shop is still there.

[@garydurandt4260]

Had a raffle there recently, 1st prize was a weekend for two in Andamooka, 2nd prize was two weekends for two. Seriously though, it does grow on you.

[@leannesampson3199]

😂😂😂

[@ps2fatboyAUS]

this town needs to be a reality show

[@superfly7160]

Remake of hills have eyes movie

[@marcusm663]

Wow, it looks so heavenly and serene. Paradise even.

[@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.

[@europegirl007]

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

[@jlord9638]

The town looks ugly.

[@The_Crusty_Old_Hag_Next_Door]

@@jlord9638have you looked in the mirror lately?

[@AngelOfDeathTV]

You can literally make a movie with those people ... Bunch of amazing people living in peace

[@ClayLoyd]

Retiring from the Navy after 26 years (moving every three years, 8 times to be exact) my wife and I moved to a small town in Japan. Not a lot of high-paying jobs but prices aren't high either. Service is great everywhere we go. People are nice and always greet you. Surrounded by mountains and right next to the ocean. Beautiful and relaxing... I would not trade it to make more money living in a place I don't care for. Life is way too short. Do your best to be happy when feasible.

[@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

[@arthurwatts1680]

I'm guessing that some of these happy souls took a trip up the Stuart Highway at some stage. The median house price in Tennant Creek is 280K - In Katherine, it's 375K and in the Alice it's almost 500K, I know where I'd rather take my chances when the sun sets. Granted, it's nice to have sewage systems and garbage collection but my mother survived without both for decades.

[@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....

[@blueamenaa749]

So so cool. ❤❤❤

[@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😢

[@jlord9638]

The bogan culture turns me off.

[@TheBlueskyson]

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

[@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 :-)

[@wingchun-simplekungfu7584]

It’s a long way from the beach

[@JacquelineHahn1]

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

[@gdaygday1209]

GOOD ON 'EM! 😜👍👏👏

[@TheStarcruiser]

Beautiful Aussieland!👍

[@AAAA-vu7fp]

What is beautiful,it is desert

[@joshuaarmstrong377]

​@@AAAA-vu7fp shoosh woman

[@AAAA-vu7fp]

@@joshuaarmstrong377 shoosh you

[@joshuaarmstrong377]

@@AAAA-vu7fp can not

[@AAAA-vu7fp]

@@joshuaarmstrong377 then miaow like a cat

[@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

[@KimPham525]

They didn't have to stay at home during covid. It's not like the cops were gonna rock up.

[@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.

[@Leonie-h2e]

Wow

[@leannepiercy771]

I've just found this and checked out real estate in Andamooka. Cheapest place now, is a 1 bedroom for 60k.

[@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

[@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...

[@justabloke1806]

So I’d say barra fishing is out then?

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

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

[@Dylansanimaladventures]

Feel like this place would genuinely lead to alcoholism. Especially for someone like me who drinks when i get bored

[@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 .

[@lancekynoch9584]

Home sweet home god’s country

[@jlord9638]

It looks ugly.

[@freeman10000]

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

[@rikirex2162]

in 1984 for 35000 we bought a 2 bdrm beach house in Perth, is now 1M.750.000. but AUD is worthless.

[@ellalord9705]

Beautiful

[@kristiestjohn-v7x]

Excellent

[@leannesampson3199]

I windwr if they are able to grow their own weed (maybe via hydroponics or dripnirrigation?). Looks like weed is an essential food-group for some of the inhabitants..... 😂

[@markw6586]

No lawn mowing, winner lol

[@auslatino8944]

wholesome stuff

[@runnyhunny786]

Packing my bags now ! 🙃

[@missdaisyyahoo]

Love Andamooka

[@TheGreenGorman]

Well done guys

[@bradj6985]

The friendly people, the lifestyle, the weather.....South Australia is God's country........

[@jlord9638]

Adelaide is nice but that town is too ugly.

[@luciapps]

Cool

[@shirleywong9428]

I love deserts . Hots beta than cold

[@robinbanks610]

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

[@thejollygrimreaper]

thats going on a tshirt :P

[@robinbanks610]

@@thejollygrimreaper 😉👍

[@leannesampson3199]

😂

[@robinbanks610]

@ 😉❤️

[@glendawatts7210]

Sounds good

[@joncarolyn]

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

[@claudiamartinez2693]

Can you use the first home owners grant to buy there?

[@garycody1929]

Great spot

[@FrancesHart99]

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.

[@milagiganticurchod6138]

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

[@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).

[@jlord9638]

Why would you want too. The asthetics are ugly I like glamour personally.

[@frankeastwood7478]

Killing Joke, doesn't get much better than that

[@edwardbayley1842]

A carwash would do well considering the daily dust storms

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Andamooka the place to be friendliest community on the planet

[@61cheezil]

Yes affordable housing...But how do you make a living/income - & not much hope of growing ya own vegies without water! Tucker, etc would be expensive too? Nice dream tho! Would love to visit

[@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.

[@chrisbull3838]

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

[@cjyoung7372]

It looks like the kind of place to build an earthship

[@NoName-t7e]

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.

[@ngatiwaihitman]

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

[@SamLukie]

Can't wait to buy there😂😂😂😂

[@edwardbayley1842]

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

[@mickshotcars]

Do u get wifi there

[@lis819]

So how much is a house? The title of the video said it was the cheapest place in Australia to buy a house: but how much?

[@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

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Probably like Kalbarri Western Australia. Great place, takes a while to be accepted, and not keen of alien invaders.

[@kevinyowait2463]

I would never mind at all living in this rural outback. It's a good place for kids to grow up. Living in the cities has too many challenges & negative social interactions with people.

[@TNC_013]

wonder if it's hard to get work out there

[@codzy3532]

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

[@alexkenley1]

prices going to go up now lol

[@leannesampson3199]

The temperatures in summer - 40 degrees (plus) - must be just unbearable!!

[@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

[@Tonystarkes888]

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

[@Scott-Inc]

Still to expensive for Me 😞.. Any cheap rentals!?!