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Mooroobool sits west of the Cairns city centre and is largely residential, with tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century weatherboard Queenslanders, low-set brick homes and pockets of newer townhouses. It appeals to families and long-term residents who value backyard space, neighbourhood parks and local sporting fields. The suburb has 7,136 residents and a median age of 41, and most homes are owner-occupied (66.8%), with couple families making up about three-quarters of all families.

Mulgrave Road provides a direct route into town and to regional connections, while local shopping strips and nearby larger retail centres cover everyday needs. The area has seen council-led access upgrades, including a reconstructed pedestrian bridge and added footpaths, and the Queensland government delivered more than $103,000 in extra funding to the Manoora and Mooroobool neighbourhood and community centres; Mooroobool has also received social housing investment under the Far North Queensland program. Whether that mix of established housing, parks and straightforward connections suits you depends on what you’re looking for in a suburb.

Buying in Mooroobool sits high against local incomes at the last Census. A median house price of $761,250 works out to about 9.8 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly household income $1,495), which places house buying well above what households in the area were earning then.

Rents are also a significant share of income. A house rent of $650 a week would take about 43.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while a unit rent of $515 a week would take about 34.4%. If you are renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figures to focus on; whether they feel expensive will depend on your own circumstances.

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

Over the past 12 months Mooroobool saw strong gains across both prices and rents. Median unit values climbed 23.4% while median house values rose 19.3%. On the income side, unit rents increased 14.4% and house rents rose 12.1%.

For someone weighing Mooroobool as an investment, the value figures speak to capital growth and the rent figures to rental income. Units outperformed houses on both measures this year, with unit values and rents growing faster than their house counterparts. Whether that balance suits 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.