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Cairns City
QLD, 4870 - Cairns

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

Household Makeup

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

Housing Stock

Average Property Prices

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

Cairns City Real Estate Market Outlook

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.

Properties for sale Cairns City

At Realty UNIT 1, 171 GRAFTON ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 0 Asking Price: $320,000
Belle Property UNIT 1002, 23-27 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $2,495,000
Belle Property UNIT 203, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds1 Bathrooms1 Offers over $615,000
Belle Property SHOP 29, CAIRNS CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE, 1-21 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $870,000
LJ Hooker UNIT 36, 17A UPWARD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 1 Under Contract
Ray White UNIT 40, 93-95 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 680000
Ray White UNIT 906, 58-62 MCLEOD ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms2 Parking 1 369000
Ray White UNIT 27, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms2 Parking 1 850000
Ray White UNIT 327, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms2 Parking 1 699000
Ray White UNIT 318, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds1 Bathrooms1 Parking 0 340000
Ray White UNIT 325, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms2 Parking 1 580000
Ray White UNIT 907, 1 MARLIN PDE, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds1 Bathrooms1 Parking 0 399000
Ray White UNIT 1102, 27-29 WHARF ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds2 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 769000
Remax UNIT 207, 174-180 GRAFTON ST, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 1 Contact Agent

Local Schools

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)

Local Crime Rate

Incidents Trend State Average

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Cairns City weather - Average Local Climate by month

(mm)
RAIN
Min (°C)
TEMP
Max (°C)
TEMP
Min (%)
HUMIDITY
Max (%)
HUMIDITY
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SOLAR
Jan13.723.731.762.294.5319.4
Feb1523.330.468.597.22.415.2
Mar13.222.830.266.195.63.216.5
Apr13.421.929.763.295.53.117.5
May1.819.128.157.8943.116.8
Jun2.918.026.260.894.33.214.4
Jul1.416.026.156.294.4316.2
Aug0.816.627.053.895.82.818.2
Sept2.518.928.153.692.73.321.8
Oct1.119.030.347.492.83.126.2
Nov3.922.031.354.592.62.823.5
Dec3.822.831.855.0942.724.4

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology


Internet Speed

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