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Edge Hill suburb profile

Edge Hill is an inner suburb of Cairns set on the lower slopes of Mount Whitfield, known for its pockets of tropical rainforest and the Cairns Botanic Gardens. The area has a leafy, residential character with timber Queenslander houses and interwar cottages alongside low-rise apartments, creating a mix of established homes and more compact living. A small village strip with cafés and boutique shops serves locals, while nearby walking tracks into Mount Whitfield provide quick access to bushland and outlooks. The suburb suits people who want green streets, a quieter village feel and close ties to the city’s cultural and civic amenities.

Edge Hill property market performance

Current median dwelling price$660,000Past 3 months

Property growth+18.0%Past 12 months

Edge Hill sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 21.4% over the last 12 months, while unit values have also risen sharply, up 14.6%. House values grew more strongly than unit values.

Over the last 3 months, 9 houses and 6 units sold. Houses had a median days on market of 22 over the last 12 months and units 16, so units sold more quickly than houses.

The rental market in Edge Hill had average house rents of $710 a week, up sharply 11.8% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $480 a week, up a modest 3.7% over the last 12 months. House rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
21.4%14.6%
Sold
Past 3 months
96
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2216
Average rent
Past 12 months
$710$480
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.8%3.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Edge Hill demographics

Edge Hill is home to 4,088 people, with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $1,674 a week, roughly $87,000 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest single group at 40.3%, while couple families with children make up 36.4%. Together, couple families account for 76.7% of families. One-parent families represent 21.4% and other families 1.9%.

In Edge Hill, most homes are owner-occupied: 32.4% are owned outright and 30.8% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 63.2% owner-occupied, while rented properties make up 36.8%.

Suburbs near Edge Hill

Some popular suburbs near Edge Hill include:

  • Manoora: Established residential suburb in Cairns' inner area with a range of housing.
  • Whitfield: Elevated, leafy suburb offering residential streets and panoramic views over the city.
  • Cairns North: Coastal neighbourhood by the waterfront, mixing residential streets with local services.
  • Aeroglen: Mostly low-density suburb with parkland pockets and some light commercial areas.
  • Kanimbla: Hilly, family-oriented suburb with mature trees and quiet residential streets.

How does Edge Hill compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Edge Hill’s median house price is 27.8% higher than Cairns North’s.
  • Median unit prices: Edge Hill’s median unit price is 7.7% lower than Manoora’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Edge Hill have grown 11.5% higher than in Manoora.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Manoora have risen 1.6% more than in Edge Hill over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Edge Hill are selling 8.3% faster than in Whitfield.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Edge Hill are selling 27.3% faster than in Cairns North.

Choose the right real estate agents in Edge Hill

There are 39 real estate agents in Edge Hill, 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 40.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Edge Hill 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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