CAIRNS MCLEOD STREET
Investor score
51
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
4.2%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
6.4%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CAIRNS MCLEOD STREET
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CAIRNS MCLEOD STREET shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$310/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.99%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
57 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
CAIRNS MCLEOD STREET is a QLD suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.4%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,510/wk
$43k taxable p.a.
Renters
40.6%
56.0% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
7.1%
Population growth
+1.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
88%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
17.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
3.0 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
21.2%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1390.7 km
Regional
Days on market
61 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
29.8%
Buyer's market
Walkability
80 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
1.4 km
Coastal
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
143/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 4870
🏫Primary (10)
Mother of Good Counsel School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Freshwater State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Joseph's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Edge Hill State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Whitfield State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Francis Xavier's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Parramatta State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Balaclava State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Cairns West State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (5)
St Augustine's College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
St Monica's College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Cairns State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
The BUSY School
Independent · Yrs 11-12
Trinity Bay State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (5)
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
Catholic · Yrs Prep-12
Peace Lutheran College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Freshwater Christian College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Cairns School of Distance Education
Government · Yrs Prep-12
Redlynch State College
Government · Yrs Prep-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate10.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average20 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
14
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
Cyclone risk
QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone
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