Babinda — Houses

BUY
QLD 4861 House Rank #9 of 38 in Cairns
$475K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Yield-Supported Growth #9 of 38

Strong rental yield combined with tight vacancy creates durable income support and downside protection.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Yield-Supported Growth
DEMAND
0 buyers/listing
Weak
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong
YIELD
4.7%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.5% vacancy
Strong
#9/38 Strong Structure 91 $475K

Atlaso rates Babinda houses as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.51%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $475K, Babinda ranks #9 of 38 houses in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices grew 7.9% over the past year.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Cairns.

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Sellers Market tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+28.4%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+82.5%
Rents (12mo)
0.8%
Vacancy
20%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$646K

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$575/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 4861.

Suburb Profile

Babinda at a Glance

SEIFA Index
2/10
Below average
Household Income
$1,131/wk
Median household
Median Age
47
Years
Mortgage Stress
24%
of income
Population Growth
-0.6%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
38.3% owned 24.8% mortgage 29.8% renting

Demographic Trends

Babinda Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Babinda Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Babinda a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Babinda as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Babinda and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Babinda?
The current median house price in Babinda, qld is $475K, with annual growth of +17.6%.
How fast do properties sell in Babinda?
Days on market data is not currently available for Babinda.
What is the growth outlook for Babinda?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Babinda's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Babinda?
The gross rental yield for houses in Babinda is 4.7%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).