Why do people move to Cairns?

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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Cairns is undoubtedly the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest reef system comprised of over 2,900 individual reefs. Each year, people flock to the reef from around the world to swim, snorkel, and dive with the more than 1,500 marine species that call the reef home.

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Cairns is a great place to live. Has plenty of shopping, fabulous beaches, restruants and things to do. In fact, if I DIDn't already live in CAIRNS, I'd move here! Just be prepared for a hot,steamy summer.

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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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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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?In decades past, Europeans came to Far North Queensland for farming, but today the shift in Asian migration is mainly due to their rising economies,? he said. ?People in places like India and China are upskilling compared to decades past and they're bringing those skills to Australia.?

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While the town itself is small (fewer than 170,000 in population). It's one of the main spots in the state of Queensland and hosts more than enough activities to keep everyone happy. Go for the Great Barrier Reef and stay for everything else!

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