Smithfield — Units

BUY
QLD 4878 Unit Rank #2 of 23 in Cairns ↑7
$475K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
Supply Constrained Growth #2 of 23

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
51 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
19d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong
YIELD
5.1%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong
#2/23 Strong Structure 93 $475K

Atlaso rates Smithfield units as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.78%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $475K, Smithfield ranks #2 of 23 units in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices grew 8.3% over the past year.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

3 stronger-positioned units identified in Cairns.

Smithfield Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Buyers Early signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
+6.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+3.7%
Rents (12mo)
0.9%
Vacancy
31%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$501K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$570/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.

Suburb Profile

Smithfield 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

Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Smithfield 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 Smithfield and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Smithfield?
The current median house price in Smithfield, qld is $475K, with annual growth of +22.1%. Properties sell in approximately 19 days.
How fast do properties sell in Smithfield?
Properties in Smithfield sell in 19 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is faster than the national average, indicating strong buyer demand.
What is the growth outlook for Smithfield?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Smithfield'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 Smithfield?
The gross rental yield for houses in Smithfield is 5.1%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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