Mareeba — Houses

BUY
QLD 4880 House Rank #7 of 38 in Cairns
$619K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Supply Constrained Growth #7 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
16 buyers/listing
Neutral
LIQUIDITY
63d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
17.3% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong
YIELD
4.9%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.6% vacancy
Strong
#7/38 Strong Structure 95 $619K

Atlaso rates Mareeba houses as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.57%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $619K, Mareeba ranks #7 of 38 houses in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices grew 8.1% over the past year.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Cairns.

Mareeba Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Balanced No strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
+6.6%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+6.2%
Rents (12mo)
1.1%
Vacancy
30%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$746K

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$581/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 4880.

Suburb Profile

Mareeba at a Glance

SEIFA Index
2/10
Below average
Household Income
$1,304/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
27%
of income
Population Growth
+2.5%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
32.3% owned 26.9% mortgage 32.7% renting

Demographic Trends

Mareeba 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 Mareeba 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 Mareeba a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Mareeba 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 Mareeba and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Mareeba?
The current median house price in Mareeba, qld is $619K, with annual growth of +18.7%. Properties sell in approximately 63 days.
How fast do properties sell in Mareeba?
Properties in Mareeba sell in 63 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Mareeba?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Mareeba'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 Mareeba?
The gross rental yield for houses in Mareeba is 4.9%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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