SUBURB GUIDE
Bentley Park
New-build family estates in the southern corridor, wide streets, modern homes, and strong buyer depth.
Median house price
12-mo growth
Median days on market
Median rent (house)
Gross yield (house)
Houses sold (12 mo)
Source: realestate.com.au suburb profile, 12 months to May 2026. Figures are suburb-wide; your specific property may differ.
Bentley Park is the newer, faster-growing companion to Mount Sheridan in the southern Cairns corridor. It has a younger housing stock, a steady supply of new land releases, and a buyer base that prioritises modern finishes and larger garages over heritage character. The median house sale price is $720,000, up 14.6% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
The Bentley Park character
Bentley Park is a master-planned suburb on the southern outskirts of Cairns, characterised by wide residential streets, double-garage homes on rectangular blocks, and a consistently modern housing stock. The suburb has grown steadily since the 1990s and continues to attract new land releases. It does not have the established tree canopy of older Cairns suburbs, but the homes are newer, larger, and typically require less maintenance.
Homes and prices
The dominant product is four-bedroom homes on 500 to 700 sqm blocks, with the four-bedroom median at $740,000 and three-bedrooms around $651,500 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). The overall median of $720,000 is modest for the Cairns region, which is part of the suburb's appeal to first-home buyers, young families, and investors looking for an affordable entry point with strong rental demand.
Schools and daily life
The suburb borders Mount Sheridan, whose shopping centre and school options are accessible within a few minutes. Several schools serve the catchment. New retail is developing in the southern corridor, reducing the reliance on driving north for services. The Bruce Highway connects south toward Gordonvale and Innisfail.
The Bentley Park market
One hundred and forty-seven houses sold in the past 12 months and 29 median days on market (realestate.com.au, to May 2026) confirm this as a highly active southern-corridor market. The 14.6% growth over 12 months is one of the stronger southern suburb results, and the 4.8% gross yield keeps investor interest healthy. With 205 houses leased in the past year, rental demand is deep. Verify current figures before pricing decisions.
What buyers love
Modern housing stock with less maintenance burden than older suburbs
147 houses sold in 12 months, strong comparable data
29 days median on market, one of the faster southern corridor markets
Affordable entry at $720k vs inner Cairns premium suburbs
Strong rental demand: 205 houses leased in 12 months
Things to consider
Limited established trees and streetscape character in newer sections
Relies on adjacent Mount Sheridan for retail and services
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Bentley Park?
The median house sale price in Bentley Park is $720,000 as at May 2026, up 14.6% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). With 147 houses sold in the year, comparables are solid. Get a local appraisal for a property-specific figure.
Is Bentley Park good for first-home buyers?
It is one of the more popular southern corridor options for first-home buyers looking for a modern four-bedroom home at a manageable entry price. New land releases periodically enter the market and the suburb has the infrastructure in place for daily living. Getting pre-approval sorted before looking is important in this price range, as 29 days median on market is fast.
How close is Bentley Park to the CBD?
About 15 minutes by car. The suburb is well connected via the Bruce Highway corridor, though a car is essential, there is limited public transport.
Thinking of selling in Bentley Park?
Get an honest, no-obligation appraisal from a specialist who knows this suburb inside-out.
What's My Home Worth?By Alexie Aristides — Your Cairns Selling Specialist