Strong rental yield combined with tight vacancy creates durable income support and downside protection.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Yield-Supported Growth
DEMAND
27 buyers/listing
Neutral→
LIQUIDITY
37d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
9.4% vs 5yr
Neutral→
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
4.6%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.7% vacancy
Strong↑
#1/38StrongStructure 93$875KTop 2.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Cairns North houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.72%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, and rental yield of 4.6% is above the national average. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $875K, Cairns North ranks #1 of 38 houses in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Strong.
Cairns North Price History
All houses · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Buyer's MarketStock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-1.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+15.6%
Rents (12mo)
0.8%
Vacancy
39%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$805K
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$754/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 4870.
Suburb Profile
Cairns North at a Glance
SEIFA Index
5/10
Average
Household Income
$1,510/wk
Median household
Median Age
39
Years
Mortgage Stress
24%
of income
Population Growth
+0.7%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
20.4%owned36.4%mortgage37.9%renting
Demographic Trends
Cairns North Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Cairns North Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
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Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
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Atlaso rates Cairns North as STRONG 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 Cairns North and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Cairns North?
The current median house price in Cairns North, qld is $875K, with annual growth of +29.2%. Properties sell in approximately 37 days.
How fast do properties sell in Cairns North?
Properties in Cairns North sell in 37 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Cairns North?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Cairns North'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 Cairns North?
The gross rental yield for houses in Cairns North is 4.6%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
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).