CAIRNS SUBURB GUIDE
Edge Hill
Leafy, blue-chip, walk-to-everything, Cairns' most-loved heritage pocket.
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, median sold prices, 12 months to May 2026 (REA modelled medians from QLD Government sales data). Figures are suburb-wide; your specific property may differ.
Edge Hill is one of Cairns' most desirable suburbs, known for heritage Queenslanders, the Cairns Botanic Gardens, and a five-minute run to the CBD. It pairs character homes with a walkable café strip on Collins Avenue and consistently commands a premium to the Cairns median. The median house sale price is $950,000, up 21.0% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
What makes Edge Hill special
Heritage character, leafy streets and the Cairns Botanic Gardens on the doorstep, with the Mount Whitfield Conservation Park trails (the Red Arrow circuit), a local favourite, starting on Collins Avenue. Collins Avenue anchors a genuine café culture rare for a suburb this close to the city.
Homes & price ranges
Classic timber Queenslanders and post-war homes dominate, with a band of renovated character houses at the top end and some unit stock near the CBD edge. Buyers pay a premium for original detail, elevation and proximity to the Gardens, and the recorded data shows a character-market quirk: over the 12 months to July 2026 the recorded 3-bed median ($898,000) sat above the 4-bed median ($845,619), because renovated character 3-beds are the suburb's signature product. A 3-bed with a pool on Hutchinson Street reached $945,700, the Mazlin Street townhouse complexes traded at $570,000 to $595,000, and units offer entry around $440,000. The recorded 12-month top sale was $1.55M.
Schools
Well served by respected local primary options and a short commute to several Cairns secondary colleges, a key driver of steady family demand.
Lifestyle & amenities
The Botanic Gardens, Tanks Arts Centre, Collins Avenue cafés and easy CBD/Esplanade access give Edge Hill a lifestyle that holds value through cycles.
Getting around
Roughly five minutes to the Cairns CBD and a short drive to the airport; flat, walkable streets make it bike- and pedestrian-friendly.
The Edge Hill market
Tightly held with low listing volumes: realestate.com.au recorded 71 Edge Hill sales in the 12 months to July 2026, with a recorded-sales median of $815,000 across all property types. The median days on market is 36 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), and well-presented 3-bedroom homes in sought-after pockets often sell in 2–4 weeks during the dry-season window when interstate buyers are active. Always confirm current figures before pricing decisions.
Recent Edge Hill sales
| Address | Sold | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Hutchinson Street | $945,700 | 3 bed house, pool | Sep 2025 |
| 18/58-64 Mazlin Street | $595,000 | 2 bed townhouse | Mar 2026 |
| 16/55-61 Mazlin Street | $570,000 | 2 bed townhouse | Feb 2026 |
| 291 Pease Street | $450,000 | 388 sqm residential land | Sep 2025 |
| 4/41 Mazlin Street | $440,000 | 2 bed unit, renovated | Dec 2025 |
Recorded sales from realestate.com.au public sold results, 12 months to July 2026, all sold by TS Property Group, Alexie's agency (5 of the suburb's 71 recorded sales in that period). Prices are the published sold figures.
What buyers love
Heritage character & leafy streets
Botanic Gardens + Red Arrow trails
Genuine café culture on Collins Ave
~5 min to the CBD
Strong, steady demand
Things to consider
Premium pricing vs the Cairns median
Older homes may need maintenance/updates
Frequently asked questions
What's the median house price in Edge Hill?
The median house sale price in Edge Hill is $950,000 as at May 2026, up 21.0% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). Across the 71 REA-recorded sales in the 12 months to July 2026 the recorded 3-bed median was $898,000, above the 4-bed's $845,619, a quirk of a suburb whose signature product is the renovated character 3-bed. Always verify current data before relying on it for decisions, and get a local appraisal for your specific property.
Why is Edge Hill so popular?
Heritage homes, the Botanic Gardens and the Mount Whitfield Conservation Park trails, a walkable café strip, and a short run to the CBD.
Is Edge Hill a good place to sell right now?
Stock is tight and dry-season (May–Oct) demand from interstate buyers is strong, which suits well-presented character homes. The median days on market is 36 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), though quality 3-bedroom homes can sell faster. Get a local appraisal for your specific property.
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What's My Home Worth?By Alexie Aristides, Your Cairns Selling Specialist