Machans Beach — Houses

BUY
QLD 4878 House Rank #26 of 38 in Cairns
$760K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Supply Constrained Growth #26 of 38

Rental supply is extremely tight while prices are accelerating. This structural imbalance favours continued growth.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Supply Constrained Growth
DEMAND
0 buyers/listing
Weak
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
5.3%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.2% vacancy
Strong
#26/38 Average Structure 78 Room to run $760K

Atlaso rates Machans Beach houses as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy remains tight at 1.19%. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $760K, Machans Beach ranks #26 of 38 houses in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 16.5% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Cairns.

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-1.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+16.0%
Rents (12mo)
0.9%
Vacancy
31%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$897K

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$803/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 4878.

Momentum Health

Room to run

28% stall probability

Machans Beach is growing at 16.5% annually with no signs of slowing. Vacancy remains tight and the suburb has not yet reached its affordability ceiling relative to Cairns.

STALL RISK 28%

Suburb Profile

Machans Beach at a Glance

SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,555/wk
Median household
Median Age
41
Years
Mortgage Stress
24%
of income
Population Growth
+3.4%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
24.1% owned 36.3% mortgage 35.7% renting

Demographic Trends

Machans Beach 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 Machans Beach 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 Machans Beach a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Machans Beach 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 Machans Beach and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Machans Beach?
The current median house price in Machans Beach, qld is $760K, with annual growth of +10.1%.
How fast do properties sell in Machans Beach?
Days on market data is not currently available for Machans Beach.
What is the growth outlook for Machans Beach?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Machans Beach'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 Machans Beach?
The gross rental yield for houses in Machans Beach is 5.3%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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