Where Cairns houses still sell for well under the $810,000 regional median, with sourced figures and what to check before you buy.
Cairns house prices in 2026
The median house price across the Cairns region was $810,000 in the first half of 2026, from 873 house sales, and the median unit price was $465,000 (Opteon, H1 2026). But several established suburbs still trade well below that.
The cheapest Cairns suburbs for houses
These are the lowest median house prices among the Cairns suburbs analysed by Australian Property Experts, using Cotality data for the 12 months to 30 June 2026.
| Suburb | Median house price | Our commission if you sell |
|---|---|---|
| Manoora | $550,000 | 1.5% + GST |
| White Rock | $662,750 | 1% + GST |
| Manunda | $696,000 | 1% + GST |
| Gordonvale | $700,000 | 1% + GST |
| Mooroobool | $721,000 | 1% + GST |
| Bentley Park | $728,470 | 1% + GST |
| Edmonton | $734,400 | 1% + GST |
| Mount Sheridan | $740,000 | 1% + GST |
Source: Cotality via Australian Property Experts (published 30 September 2026), medians to 30 June 2026. This covers the suburbs that article analysed, not every Cairns suburb.
Opteon's first-half 2026 figures show slightly higher medians in some of the same suburbs, because they cover a different period and smaller samples:
| Suburb | Median house price (2026 to date) | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sheridan | $760,000 | 61 |
| Bentley Park | $755,000 | 39 |
| Edmonton | $748,000 | 54 |
| Kewarra Beach | $920,000 | 45 |
| Redlynch | $982,000 | 44 |
Source: Opteon, North Queensland Residential Property Market Insights, Half 1 2026. Small sample sizes move medians, so treat suburb figures as a guide.
Why these suburbs are cheaper
Most are established southern-corridor and inner-ring suburbs, such as Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, Bentley Park, Edmonton and Mount Sheridan, with older housing stock and smaller blocks than the Northern Beaches or Redlynch. Gordonvale sits further south with a country-town feel. They are popular with first home buyers and investors, which keeps demand steady.
Buying cheap? Check the numbers that matter
Before you buy, check flood and storm-tide mapping on the Cairns Regional Council website, look at recent sales on the street (not just the suburb median), and get a building and pest inspection; tropical conditions are hard on older homes. For transfer duty and first home concessions, check the Queensland Revenue Office.
Selling in one of these suburbs?
In a lower-priced suburb, commission is a bigger share of your sale. At the 2.6% Cairns average, a $600,000 sale costs about $15,600 in commission; with The One Club it is $6,000 (1%), both plus GST. Homes under $600,000 are 1.5% + GST: on a $550,000 sale that is $8,250 + GST, against about $14,300 at 2.6%. See how our low commission works or get a free valuation.
Common questions
What is the cheapest suburb in Cairns?
Among the suburbs analysed by Australian Property Experts using Cotality data to 30 June 2026, Manoora had the lowest median house price at $550,000, followed by White Rock ($662,750) and Manunda ($696,000).
What is the median house price in Cairns in 2026?
$810,000 across the Cairns region in the first half of 2026, from 873 house sales, according to Opteon. The median unit price was $465,000.
How much does it cost to sell a house in a cheaper Cairns suburb?
At the 2.6% Cairns average, commission on a $600,000 sale is about $15,600 plus GST. The One Club charges 1% + GST ($6,000 + GST), or 1.5% + GST for homes under $600,000, payable only on settlement.
