What is the best suburb to live in Cairns?

Freshwater is the best Cairns suburb to migrate to if you're after a suburb that offers a bit of everything. The suburb is close to the airport, beaches, and is just 8 kilometres from the city. But perhaps the best benefit of living in Freshwater is that it is home to the train station for the Kuranda Scenic Railway.



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The safest, most liveable and all-round best suburbs to reside in Cairns are recorded as Trinity Beach, Redlynch, Palm Cove, Smithfield, and Freshwater. Cairns is a great place to live, but it can be hard to find the perfect suburb.

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Outside the southeast corner, the most expensive house market can be found at Palm Cove (Cairns), where the median house price is $708,230, according to CoreLogic. Other high price suburbs include Clifton Beach at $630,672, Whitfield at $567,973 and Edge Hill at $521,657.

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Cairns North is known for being the hipster side to the city. Home to an array of coffee shops, tattoo stores and vegan restaurants, everyone is laid back and goes with the flow on these streets. It's on the calmer side, with locals barefoot as they wander the streets and nearby beach spots.

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The safest, most liveable and all-round best suburbs to reside in Cairns are recorded as Trinity Beach, Redlynch, Palm Cove, Smithfield, and Freshwater.

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Units in Cairns North top the list for highest property price declines, and this is due to the loss of international visitors that typically flock to the Queensland city. “Cairns' reliance on tourism is a big factor in its relatively poor performance,” Conisbee said.

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Cairns is an intelligent investment destination that offers a strong economy, a diverse range of properties, a desirable tropical lifestyle, impressive growth potential, and high rental yields.

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Compared with Australia's capital cities, Cairns is a far more affordable place to buy a house, send a child to private school, use childcare and park your car! Cost-of-living estimates for Cairns come in around $1500-$2100 monthly*, far lower than capital cities and on par with other major regional centres.

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Cairns is the gateway to two World Heritage areas, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Traditional Custodians of this beautiful region have a long and continuing connection to country. No matter where you live in Cairns, you can walk (or take a short drive) to a creek, rainforest track or beach.

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If you're after a city vibe, with a mix of beaches, shopping, nightlife, and a plethora of activities, Cairns is your pick. On the other hand, if you're seeking a laid-back, luxury, beachy vacation, with closer access to the Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas is the go-to.

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Cairns City is known for sunny weather, warm winters, and for being the gateway to the tropics of Australia. The town itself is small, it's easy to walk around the entire city in a day, or jump on a shuttle or bus to get around.

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Honestly, a lifetime is not enough to explore and enjoy all the amazing natural wonders of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. But if you can't spend your life on holiday, we recommend at least three days in Cairns to discover the main attractions. If you have more time, great!

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Located just 30 minutes north of Cairns, Trinity Beach is a relaxed seaside village waiting to be explored.

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Winter (June – August) Winter in Cairns brings slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity, making it the peak tourist season. Average temperatures range from 17.5 - 26°C (63.5 - 78.8°F) and there is low rainfall.

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