Cairns North Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Cairns North, QLD 4870 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$568,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
5.0%
Weekly Rent
$550
Renter Demand
80%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
Low — tight market
Population
5,334
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4870
Median house price $568,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $550/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 5.0% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 79.9%
Vacancy rate 0.65%
Population 5,334
Median household income $72,904/yr
Owner-occupied 20.1%
Median age 37 yrs
Total dwellings 1,639

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 443

Cairns North shows well above-average reported crime compared with other QLD suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: QLD police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: Low Low

Limited recent transactions — the price is an estimate, not transaction-verified. Treat as a starting point.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.7%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (80%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
🚩 High reported crime (443 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 1
Secondary 1
Schools in Cairns North
Mother of Good Counsel School (Cairns North) Primary · Catholic
Cairns State High School Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Cairns North's 5.0% gross rental yield is above the QLD median of 3.8%, across 1,067 QLD suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in QLD by price range, ranked by yield:

Coombabah, QLD
8.8% yield
$442,000
Tewantin, QLD
8.4% yield
$512,000
Forest Glen, QLD
8.3% yield
$562,000
Coolangatta, QLD
8.2% yield
$539,000
Dicky Beach, QLD
8.0% yield
$536,000
Golden Beach, QLD
8.0% yield
$468,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $568,000
Deposit (20%) $113,600
Loan (80% LVR) $454,400
Weekly rent $550/wk
Annual rent income $28,600/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairns North a good suburb to invest in?

Cairns North has a high renter proportion (80%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Cairns North?

The median house price in Cairns North is approximately $568,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Cairns North?

The indicative gross rental yield in Cairns North is 5.0%, based on a median weekly rent of $550 against a median price of $568,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Cairns North compare to other suburbs?

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Is Cairns North a safe suburb?

Cairns North shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 443 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Cairns North?

Cairns North has 2 known schools, including Mother of Good Counsel School (Cairns North), Cairns State High School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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