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Kanimbla suburb profile

Kanimbla is a quiet, primarily residential suburb in the Cairns region, set on the lower slopes backing onto the ranges that frame the city. Streets are lined with tropical gardens and established trees, and housing is mostly detached homes on individual blocks with a mix of older character and newer renovations. The suburb suits families and people who prefer a calm, suburban setting while remaining within reach of Cairns amenities. Local parks and walking routes give easy outdoor options, and regular suburban roads and bus connections make commuting into town straightforward, with rainforest and coastal recreation a short drive away.

Kanimbla property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Kanimbla 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 edged up a slight 0.9% over the last 12 months.

There were 8 house sales recorded in the past 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 10 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Kanimbla saw house rents average $795 a week over the last 12 months, rising sharply, up 19.9% over the same period.

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Median price
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Change in value
Past 12 months
0.9%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
8N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
10N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$795N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
19.9%N/A

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Kanimbla demographics

Families are the dominant household type here, with couple families with children the largest single group at 51.6%. The area has a population of 2,827, a median age of 39 and a median total household income of $2,270 a week, or about $118,000 a year.

Couple families without children make up 36.2% of families, while one-parent families account for 11.0% and other families 1.2%. Taken together, couple families with and without children represent 87.8% of reported family types.

Homes in Kanimbla are largely owner-occupied: about four in five (81.3%) are owner-occupied, with 50.1% owned with a mortgage and 31.2% owned outright, and renters comprise 18.7% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Kanimbla

Some popular suburbs near Kanimbla include:

  • Whitfield: Leafy residential suburb with established homes and elevated outlooks.
  • Brinsmead: Family-friendly, leafy suburb with parks and winding, hilly streets.
  • Manoora: Primarily residential suburb with a mix of older homes and units.
  • Manunda: Inner-urban suburb featuring mixed commercial strips and established housing.
  • Edge Hill: Tree-lined streets, parks and a relaxed village atmosphere.

How does Kanimbla compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Kanimbla’s median house price is 1.7% higher than Whitfield’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Whitfield have risen 12.6% more than in Kanimbla over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Kanimbla are selling 58.3% faster than in Whitfield.

Choose the right real estate agents in Kanimbla

Currently, there are 17 real estate agents working in Kanimbla—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 17 agents sold 63.6% of all properties in Kanimbla over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Kanimbla typically charge a commission of 2.5% to 3.13%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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