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Cairns North suburb profile

Cairns North is an inner-north suburb of Cairns beside the Esplanade and Trinity Inlet, where coastal outlooks meet city convenience. Tree-lined streets of classic Queenslander cottages and post-war bungalows sit alongside low-rise apartments and occasional newer infill, creating a mix of housing for owner-occupiers and renters. The foreshore boardwalk, parklands and local cafes make for a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle, while small shopping strips and community services provide everyday convenience. The suburb attracts a broad mix of residents, from long-term locals to young professionals, families and retirees, and is well served by regular buses and main road links to the city and regional transport.

Cairns North property market performance

Current median dwelling price$595,500Past 3 months

Property growth+15.1%Past 12 months

Houses don't come up for sale often in Cairns North, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house price. The median unit price is $475,000, up sharply 15.6% over the last 12 months. House values also rose sharply, up 14.6% over the last 12 months, so house and unit values moved at a similar pace.

Over the last 3 months, 6 houses and 34 units were sold. Median days on market over the last 12 months were 28 for houses and 22 for units, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Cairns North saw average house rents of $650 a week, up sharply 12.1% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $540 a week, up sharply 10.2% over the last 12 months; rents for houses and units grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/A$475K
Change in value
Past 12 months
14.6%15.6%
Sold
Past 3 months
634
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2822
Average rent
Past 12 months
$650$540
Change in rent
Past 12 months
12.1%10.2%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Cairns North demographics

A community of 5,334 people has a median age of 37. The median household income is $1,402 a week, roughly $72,904 a year.

Family life is led by couple families without children, which make up 46.6% of families. Couple families with children account for 27.5%, while one-parent families represent 22.9% and other families 3.1%. Together, couple families with and without children comprise 74.1% of all families.

Homes in Cairns North are largely rented: 65.3% of dwellings are rented, compared with 34.8% owner-occupied (16.5% owned outright and 18.3% owned with a mortgage).

Suburbs near Cairns North

Some popular suburbs near Cairns North include:

  • Edge Hill: Leafy suburb, home to the Cairns Botanic Gardens.
  • Cairns City: Commercial and cultural heart centred on the waterfront esplanade.
  • Manoora: Quiet residential suburb with family homes and neighbourhood parks.
  • Parramatta Park: Inner suburb anchored by expansive parkland and community sporting fields.
  • Manunda: Long-established residential area with broad streets and local amenities.

How does Cairns North compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Cairns North’s median house price is 2.7% higher than Parramatta Park’s.
  • Median unit prices: Cairns North’s median unit price is 3.7% higher than Manoora’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Cairns North have grown 4.7% higher than in Manoora.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Cairns North have grown 1.0% higher than in Edge Hill.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Edge Hill are selling 21.4% faster than in Cairns North.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Cairns North are selling 24.1% faster than in Cairns City.

Choose the right real estate agents in Cairns North

There are 76 real estate agents in Cairns North, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 40.6% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Cairns North typically range from 2.5% to 3.13%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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