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All About Edge Hill, Cairns, QLD, 4870

Edge Hill, a suburban gem in Cairns, QLD, is often lauded for its vibrant housing market that attracts a variety of buyers, from families to retirees, due to its appealing blend of modern amenities and natural beauty. The suburb is renowned for its leafy streets, heritage-style homes, and proximity to the Cairns Botanical Gardens, which are major draws for potential homeowners. Over the past few years, the Edge Hill housing market has experienced steady growth, with property values rising as demand continues to outpace supply. The area offers a mix of housing options, from charming older homes with character to more contemporary constructions, catering to a broad spectrum of tastes and budgets. This diversity, coupled with Edge Hill's reputation as a safe and community-oriented suburb, contributes to its robust property market.

Living in Edge Hill provides residents with a high quality of life, where convenience, culture, and nature converge. The suburb boasts a thriving arts scene, highlighted by regular events at the Tanks Arts Centre and access to the creative spaces and exhibitions in the Botanic Gardens precinct. It provides a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle, with numerous cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops lining the main streets, offering residents a range of dining and shopping experiences without needing to venture far from home. The community vibe is strong, supported by excellent educational facilities, recreational activities, and efficient public transport links to the Cairns city center. Moreover, the proximity to the lush tropical backdrop of Mount Whitfield Conservation Park offers ample outdoor opportunities, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Edge Hill is considered one of Cairns' most desirable suburbs, balancing suburban tranquility with accessibility to urban amenities.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $360.75
Median Monthly Mortgage $1489.25
Median Persons Per bed houseroom 0.84
Average Household Size 2.38
Average Age 39.88
Average Income $901.50
Average Cars Per Dwelling 1.49
Average Properties Within 50M 21
Typical 1 bed house$271,000
Typical 2 bed house$366,000
Typical 3 bed house$801,000
Typical 4 bed house$1,056,000
Typical 5 bed house$1,275,000
Typical 6 bed+ house$1,237,000

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Edge Hill Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Edge Hill? Now could not be a better time, with 2638 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $709,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $109,000 to $5,002,000. Edge Hill is located fairly close to the coast at just 1Km so as well as great views of the ocean and access to beaches, demand and valuations are likely to be a bit higher here.

Good balance between supply and demand ensures a range of affordable options within budget limits. Recent increases in listings may provide buying opportunities. In this area of average incomes, there is a mix of housing size and quality. While this may present buying opportunities, growth may be constrained. As buyers begin to examine Edge Hill due to other areas being out of the price range and the trend to working from home, "gentrification" may incease price growth. A mix of professions and above average income earners in Edge Hill provides good demand. The lower than average housing turnover of these people also means fewer regular listings leading to periodic large price increases. Medium density in Edge Hill necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. 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.

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Local Schools

Edge Hill State School

Mother of Good Counsel School

Whitfield State School

St Francis Xavier's School

Cairns West State School

Cairns School of Distance Education

Trinity Bay State High School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Edge Hill there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

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Edge Hill weather - Average Local Climate by month

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Jan13.824.131.861.194.13.721.2
Feb11.624.131.860.194.53.620.4
Mar11.623.931.261.894.13.819.3
Apr4.822.229.958.591.94.918.7
May2.820.028.055.490.55.216.9
Jun2.118.626.757.391.24.715.1
Jul1.317.926.453.089.54.816.7
Aug0.617.727.448.788.84.618.5
Sept1.019.128.848.889.74.421.9
Oct3.820.830.149.588.74.224.3
Nov2.222.631.551.989.74.124.7
Dec5.823.732.354.490.93.724.5

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology



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