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Westcourt suburb profile

Westcourt is an established, inner suburb of Cairns set on the flat coastal plain near Trinity Bay and the city centre. It has a practical, working suburban feel with a mix of mid-century weatherboard cottages, modest post-war homes and low-rise unit blocks, many with tropical gardens and shade trees. The neighbourhood attracts long-term locals, families and professionals who value being close to city services, markets and reef departure precincts. Local life revolves around small shops, public transport along main roads and nearby parks and sporting fields, while the nearby rainforest-clad hills and the esplanade offer easy access to outdoor recreation.

Westcourt property market performance

Current median dwelling price$601,500Past 3 months

Property growth+17.1%Past 12 months

House and unit values rose sharply over the last 12 months, up 17.2% and 17.1% respectively, taking the median house price to $768,000 and the median unit price to $435,000.

Over the past 3 months, 13 houses and 17 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 20 days over the last 12 months and units in a median of 22 days, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Westcourt saw rents rise sharply over the last 12 months: house rents averaged $650 and were up 18.2%, while unit rents averaged $450 and were up 15.4%. House rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$768K$435K
Change in value
Past 12 months
17.2%17.1%
Sold
Past 3 months
1317
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2022
Average rent
Past 12 months
$650$450
Change in rent
Past 12 months
18.2%15.4%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Westcourt demographics

Couple families without children are the largest household group, at 45.2% of families. Couple families with children make up 26.5%, one-parent families account for 26.2% and other families are 2.1%. Together, couple families with and without children represent 71.7% of all families, while the two categories with children each sit at about one in four families.

The community numbers 3,841 people and has a median age of 41. The median total household income is $1,186 a week, roughly $61,672 a year.

Homes in Westcourt are predominantly rented, with renters comprising 61.8% of dwellings. Owner-occupied properties make up 38.2% in total, split between 19.3% owned with a mortgage and 18.9% owned outright.

Suburbs near Westcourt

Some popular suburbs near Westcourt include:

  • Mooroobool: Established residential suburb with tree-lined streets and local parks.
  • Bungalow: Inner-city suburb with a mix of older homes and light industry.
  • Earlville: Leafy family suburb with established housing and recreational reserves.
  • Manunda: Mature suburb featuring older homes and established community facilities.
  • Parramatta Park: Inner urban area with mixed commercial and residential zones.

How does Westcourt compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Westcourt’s median house price is 0.9% higher than Mooroobool’s.
  • Median unit prices: Westcourt’s median unit price is 3.6% higher than Earlville’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Westcourt have grown 12.4% higher than in Parramatta Park.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Westcourt have grown 5.5% higher than in Parramatta Park.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Westcourt are selling 20.0% faster than in Bungalow.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Westcourt are selling 37.1% faster than in Mooroobool.

Choose the right real estate agents in Westcourt

In Westcourt ,59 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 33.7% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.5% and 3.13%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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