Thinking about buying in Cairns City? Now could not be a better time, with 7196 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $753,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $99,000 to $4,883,000. Cairns City is located very near to the coast so expect stunning views of the ocean and access to beaches. Demand is likely to be very strong in this location which will support higher prices
Median Weekly Rent | $381.25 |
Median Monthly Mortgage | $1481.83 |
Median Persons Per Bedroom | 0.93 |
Average Household Size | 2.08 |
Average Age | 38.67 |
Average Income | $824.50 |
Average Cars Per Dwelling | 1.20 |
Average Properties Within 50M | 159 |
1 Bed  $185,000 |
2 Bed  $573,000 |
3 Bed  $946,000 |
4 Bed  $1,097,000 |
5 Bed  $1,393,000 |
6 Bed+$1,493,000 |
In Cairns City there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Cairns City is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. A mix of professions and above average income earners in Cairns City provides good demand. The lower than average housing turnover of these people also means fewer regular listings leading to periodic large price increases. High density population in Cairns City requires consistent turnover in housing ensuring constant demand. Housing styles may be a mix of low, medium, and high density, providing choice for well-financed buyers and value growth over time. Higher than average industry presence in the wider area offering local employment yet with not a large negative impact on local amenity, provides good demand and price growth.
UNIT 1, 171 GRAFTON ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Asking Price: $320,000 | |
UNIT 1002, 23-27 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $2,495,000 | |
UNIT 203, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 1 | 1 | Offers over $615,000 | ||
SHOP 29, CAIRNS CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE, 1-21 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $870,000 | |
UNIT 36, 17A UPWARD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Under Contract | |
UNIT 40, 93-95 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 680000 | |
UNIT 906, 58-62 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 369000 | |
UNIT 27, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 850000 | |
UNIT 327, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 699000 | |
UNIT 318, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 340000 | |
UNIT 325, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 580000 | |
UNIT 907, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 399000 | |
UNIT 1102, 27-29 WHARF ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 769000 | |
UNIT 207, 174-180 GRAFTON ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Contact Agent |
Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy
St Monica's College
Cairns State High School
St Augustine's College
St Joseph's School
Parramatta State School
Trinity Bay State High School
Cairns School of Distance Education
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Cairns City there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
(mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan | 13.7 | 23.7 | 31.7 | 62.2 | 94.5 | 3 | 19.4 |
Feb | 15 | 23.3 | 30.4 | 68.5 | 97.2 | 2.4 | 15.2 |
Mar | 13.2 | 22.8 | 30.2 | 66.1 | 95.6 | 3.2 | 16.5 |
Apr | 13.4 | 21.9 | 29.7 | 63.2 | 95.5 | 3.1 | 17.5 |
May | 1.8 | 19.1 | 28.1 | 57.8 | 94 | 3.1 | 16.8 |
Jun | 2.9 | 18.0 | 26.2 | 60.8 | 94.3 | 3.2 | 14.4 |
Jul | 1.4 | 16.0 | 26.1 | 56.2 | 94.4 | 3 | 16.2 |
Aug | 0.8 | 16.6 | 27.0 | 53.8 | 95.8 | 2.8 | 18.2 |
Sept | 2.5 | 18.9 | 28.1 | 53.6 | 92.7 | 3.3 | 21.8 |
Oct | 1.1 | 19.0 | 30.3 | 47.4 | 92.8 | 3.1 | 26.2 |
Nov | 3.9 | 22.0 | 31.3 | 54.5 | 92.6 | 2.8 | 23.5 |
Dec | 3.8 | 22.8 | 31.8 | 55.0 | 94 | 2.7 | 24.4 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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