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Quarterly Property Report: January - March 2025
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Strong Start to the Year
The new year has kicked off with solid momentum across the Cairns region. While January started on the quieter side as we waited for fresh stock to become available, buyer activity picked up quickly in February and March. Well-priced homes are attracting strong interest and, in many cases, selling within days. Across the region, buyer confidence is high, and fresh listings are being met with competitive demand.
Affordability, lifestyle, and a wide range of property types continue to drive interest from families, first-home buyers, and investors alike. From the beaches to the southern suburbs, homes offering value and liveability are in strong demand.
Rental Demand Still a Standout
Rental demand remains a consistent highlight, with vacancy rates staying low right across the Cairns region. Well-maintained investment properties, particularly those with dual-living potential or extra features like granny flats, are being snapped up quickly. Strong yields and tight vacancy are continuing to underpin investor confidence.
What’s Selling Well
Family homes on generous blocks, particularly those with renovation potential or future development upside, are performing well. Largerstyle homes with two or more living spaces, pools, sheds, and good-sized yards are especially sought after— buyers are clearly prioritising lifestyle
features. Many of these homes are achieving standout results, including several off-market sales.
Buyer Activity & Sentiment
Most of the buyer activity remains local, with strong demand from upsizing families, first-home buyers, and investors. Buyer sentiment in 2025 has been confident, with many acting quickly once the right property becomes available. This level of decisiveness, combined with limited stock, is helping to keep prices strong across much of the region.
Looking Ahead
As we head deeper into 2025, the outlook for the Cairns property market remains positive. With solid demand, low rental vacancies, and an ongoing shortage of quality homes, we’re likely to see continued competition for wellpresented, well-priced properties.
If you’re thinking of buying, selling, or just want to understand how the current market trends affect your property, I’m always happy to provide honest advice and local insights.
Feel free to reach out anytime—I’m here to help.
2024 Statistics Properties sold
568 $320.3m
13
18,310
4,047
6,807
17
Value of properties sold
Median days on market
Enquiries received
Active buyers
Open home attendees Sales team members
250+ 13%
Combined years experience Top market share in Cairns
108 Gillies Range Road, Gordonvale Sold $1,185,000
