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Cairns City

  • There are around 3,613 residents living in Cairns City
  • Most residents are other, with 27% aged 60+ years old
  • Majority of homes are apartments lived in by renters
Cairns City Area Boundary Map

Property price trends

These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

$697,730

House median sale price

31% Growth

L

ast 12 months

$627,527

Unit median sale price

23% Growth

L

ast 12 months

Median price trend

This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.

Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

Market activity

A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.

22 Days

House median days on market

27 Days

Unit median days on market

149 Properties

Sold in last 12 months

N/A

Available in the last month

Suburb snapshot

The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $697,730, which has increased by 31%. The median sale price for units has been around $627,527 and has increased by 23%.

There are around 3,613 residents living in Cairns City. They are predominantly made up of other, living in apartments with the majority being renters. The most common occupations for locals are clerical and administrative workers, community and personal service workers, and labourers. Cairns City also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns Campus (primary) and Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns Campus (secondary).

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Cairns City residents

Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.

60+

Is the most common age range

Renters

Most common occupant type

Other

Most common household profile

Professionals

Most common occupation

Apartments

Most common property type

Occupant status

This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are renters.

1,058

Total properties

Renters

(43%)

Outright Owners

(27%)

Mortgaged Owners

(15%)

Other

(13%)

Community Housing

(2%)

Property types

This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are apartments.

1,683

Total properties

Apartments

(82%)

Other

(12%)

Townhouses

(4%)

Detached Houses

(2%)

Age ranges

This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.

19-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

60+

Under 18

Household profiles

This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is other.

Couples

Families

Lone Parents

Other

Singles

Individual yearly income

This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.

1,938

individuals

$35k - $78k

(39%)

$0k - $34k

(31%)

$104k - $182k

(13%)

$79k - $103k

(11%)

$182k+

(5%)

Occupations

The top 5 occupations in Cairns City.

1

Professionals

2

Managers

3

Community and Personal Service Workers

4

Technicians and Trades Workers

5

Clerical and Administrative Workers
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Nearby education

Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.

Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns Campus

K - Yr 12

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Cairns

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