Question 1

Is Earlville a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Earlville is an established, mainly residential suburb on the southern side of Cairns with a quietly suburban feel a short drive from the city. It is home to about 4,200 people with a median age of 44, and families make up a large part of the community. Streets are mainly low-set homes with some newer townhouses, and homes are mostly owner-occupied.

Everyday life centers on a local shopping centre, neighbourhood parks and sporting ovals, and regular bus services link Earlville with the CBD and regional transport. Recent upgrades at Lions Park have improved courts, lighting and parking, council works are under way at the park, and a nearby district park upgrade and a social housing redevelopment have added local capacity. Whether Earlville suits you comes down to whether you want a settled, practical suburb with convenient links rather than inner-city bustle.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Earlville?

Accepted Answer

Housing costs in Earlville sit well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A median house price of $700,000 is about 11.5 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, while the median unit price of $420,000 is about 6.9 times that annual income.

Rent is also a large share of local incomes. An average house rent of $650 a week would take about 56% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and units at $500 a week would take about 43% — both are a large share of income. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Earlville a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The standout move in Earlville over the past year was a strong rise in unit values, up 28.7%, while house values also climbed strongly, up 20.2%. Rents increased more modestly: house rents rose 8.3% and unit rents rose 9.9%, both solid gains but noticeably smaller than the price rises.

Put simply, capital growth outpaced rental income growth over the year for both property types. If capital gain is your main aim, the value changes are the figures to focus on; if rental income matters more, pay attention to the rent changes. Whether that mix fits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$700K	$420K
Change in value Past 12 months	20.2%	28.7%
Sold Past 3 months	10	10
Median days on market Past 12 months	18	11
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	$500
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.3%	9.9%

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