Cairns Council

In Cairns, there were 1,556 sale listings and 564 lease listings available last month. The median sale price for houses over the last year was $738,000, while the median sale price for units was $406,000. The median weekly lease price for houses was $660, and for units, it was $510 over the last year.

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Cairns Council

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The Cairns council area has a balanced income distribution, with a notable proportion falling within the $26k to $104k range. The housing landscape is characterized by a mix of ownership and rental arrangements. The population is predominantly composed of older age groups, with professionals being a prominent occupational group.

The Cairns Region is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Queensland, Australia, centred on the regional city of Cairns. It was established in 2008 by the amalgamation of the City of Cairns and the Shires of Douglas and Mulgrave. Following public protest and a referendum in 2013, the Shire of Douglas was de-amalgamated from the Cairns Region and re-established as a separate local government authority. The Cairns Regional Council's 2023-24 operating budget is A$433.5 million. The Yidinji language and traditional Indigenous country are associated with the region. The Cairns council area has a balanced income distribution, with a notable proportion falling within the $26k to $104k range. The housing landscape is characterized by a mix of ownership and rental arrangements. The population is predominantly composed of older age groups, with professionals being a prominent occupational group.