Why Queenslanders are fleeing the mainland housing crisis for Macleay Island

As the mainland housing crisis pushes property prices out of reach, buyers are flocking to Macleay Island for three-bedroom homes averaging just $619,000. With 50-cent ferries, cheap golf memberships, and a tight-knit community, residents are trading city convenience for an affordable, relaxed island lifestyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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