Question 1

Is Yorkeys Knob a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Yorkeys Knob is a relaxed coastal suburb on Cairns' northern beaches, with a long sandy foreshore facing Trinity Bay and mangrove creeks at its edges. It has a small village atmosphere around a compact shopping strip and a popular beachfront park. Housing is largely low-rise, with single-level homes and beachside units among tree-lined streets, appealing to families and retirees seeking an easy seaside lifestyle; the suburb is home to 2,794 people and has a median age of 46.

Watersports shape everyday life here: the boat ramp and steady onshore winds draw kitesurfers and other enthusiasts, and a major new boating facility has been delivered and is in use. The Captain Cook Highway provides a straightforward link to the city and neighbouring beach suburbs, and council-led water network upgrades are currently under way. A community hall and active local groups working on projects such as a replacement street library and youth mural work add to local amenity. Whether that mix suits you comes down to what you want from a beachside suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Yorkeys Knob?

Accepted Answer

Both renting and buying in Yorkeys Knob look stretched against what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A house rent of $580 a week would take about 47.0% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $570 a week about 46.2% — each a large share of income. The median unit price of $486,000 is roughly 7.6 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes. 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 Yorkeys Knob a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The standout movement in Yorkeys Knob over the past year is unit values, which jumped 25.0%, a large rise. Unit rents rose 3.6%, a modest increase, so on the unit side capital growth has far outpaced rental income growth over the 12 months.

Houses moved differently: median house values rose 10.7% and house rents climbed 11.5%, both strong rises, with rents edging ahead of price growth for houses. If rental income is what matters to you the house figures are the most relevant; if capital growth is your focus the unit value change is the clearest movement to note. Whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is something you will need to weigh up.

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	N/A	$486K
Change in value Past 12 months	10.7%	25.0%
Sold Past 3 months	7	16
Median days on market Past 12 months	21	30
Average rent Past 12 months	$580	$570
Change in rent Past 12 months	11.5%	3.6%

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