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4870 · QLD
Cairns
Data updated Q4 2025 · 356 bond lodgements/qtr
| House | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $600/wk | $420/wk |
| 1yr change | ↑ 11.1%(was $540/wk) | ↑ 11.1%(was $378/wk) |
| 3yr change | ↑ 38.6%(was $433/wk) | ↑ 42.9%(was $294/wk) |
| Vacancy rate | 1.6%low availability | |
| Bond lodgements | 356 per quarter | |
Vacancy rate context
A healthy rental market sits around 3% vacancy. At 1.6%, availability in Cairns is low. Competition for rentals remains high, giving landlords above-average leverage.
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Median rents are calculated from rental bond lodgements submitted to state government authorities (NSW Fair Trading, RTBA VIC, RTA QLD, CBS SA, DMIRS WA). Data is updated quarterly and represents the median weekly rent for new tenancies.
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Median rent in Cairns (2-bed unit): $357/wkQ4 2025 · 356 bonds