CAIRNS SUBURB GUIDE
Manoora
An affordable, central residential suburb north-west of the CBD, bordering Manunda and the Raintrees precinct.
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.
Manoora is an established residential suburb just north-west of the Cairns CBD, sitting next to Manunda and within easy reach of the Raintrees shopping precinct. It is one of the more affordable inner suburbs and appeals to first-home buyers, investors and tenants who want a central base. The median house sale price is $580,000, up 16.0% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
What defines Manoora
Manoora is a central, predominantly residential suburb north-west of the Cairns CBD, sharing a border with Manunda. It is a mix of older houses and a large number of units, and it has long sat at the affordable end of the inner-city market. The Raintrees shopping centre next door in Manunda covers everyday needs, and the city is only a short drive away. The character is practical and well-located rather than premium.
Homes, streets & price ranges
Houses in Manoora are mostly two and three-bedroom homes on standard blocks. Three-bedroom houses trade around $595,000 and four-bedroom homes around $700,000 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). Recent recorded sales fill in the streets: a 5-bed with dual living on Olive Street reached $770,000, Moody Street and Walnut Close both recorded $700,000, big-block 3-beds on Miles Street traded at $625,000 to $650,000, and the unit and townhouse complexes along Grantala Street and Springfield Crescent span roughly $340K to $445K, among the lowest entry points of any inner suburb. The recorded top sale for the 12 months to July 2026 was $815,000.
A unit-heavy market
Manoora has a large rental and unit market relative to its house stock. In the past 12 months 119 units sold against 49 houses (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), and the suburb leased 137 units and 62 houses. That mix means a substantial tenant base and steady investor activity, alongside owner-occupiers buying houses for the affordable, central position.
The Manoora market
realestate.com.au recorded 113 Manoora sales in the 12 months to July 2026, about 2.2 a week, with a recorded-sales median of $415,000 across all property types, a figure that reflects the heavy unit volume; the recorded house medians were $700,000 for a 4-bed and $622,500 for a 3-bed. Houses move at a measured pace (40 days median in the profile year to May 2026), rent at around $535/wk on a 4.6% gross yield, and units rent at roughly $450/wk on a 5.6% yield. The affordability and central location underpin demand. Always verify current data before any pricing decision.
Recent Manoora sales
| Address | Sold | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Olive Street | $770,000 | 5 bed, dual living | Jun 2026 |
| 76 Moody Street | $700,000 | 3 bed house | Apr 2026 |
| 11 Walnut Close | $700,000 | 4 bed house | Jul 2025 |
| 56 Miles Street | $650,000 | 3 bed house | Apr 2026 |
| 55B Murray Street | $599,500 | 3 bed house | Aug 2025 |
| 12/14 Grantala Street | $445,000 | 2 bed unit | Feb 2026 |
| 12/16-18 Springfield Crescent | $420,000 | 2 bed unit | Mar 2026 |
| 6/20 Springfield Crescent | $340,000 | 2 bed unit | Jul 2025 |
Recorded sales from realestate.com.au public sold results, 12 months to July 2026, all sold by TS Property Group, Alexie's agency (15 of the suburb's 113 recorded sales in that period). Prices are the published sold figures.
What buyers love
Central, only a short drive from the Cairns CBD
Raintrees shopping centre next door in Manunda
One of the lowest entry points among the inner suburbs
Solid 16.0% house price growth over 12 months
Deep rental and unit market for investors
Things to consider
Houses take longer to sell, 40 days median on market
Large unit and rental component shapes the suburb's character
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Manoora?
The median house sale price in Manoora is $580,000 as at May 2026, up 16.0% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). Recorded medians for the 12 months to July 2026 were $700,000 for a 4-bed and $622,500 for a 3-bed, with units around $382,000. For a property-specific figure, request a local appraisal.
Which Manoora streets and complexes stand out?
On recent recorded sales, the house streets around Olive Street, Moody Street and Walnut Close trade at $650K to $770K, big-block 3-beds on Miles Street in the $620Ks to $650K, and the Grantala Street and Springfield Crescent unit complexes span roughly $340K to $445K, the suburb's main entry point.
Is Manoora a good rental market?
Yes. It has a deep tenant base, with 137 units and 62 houses leased over the past year (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). Houses rent at around $535/wk on a 4.6% gross yield and units at roughly $450/wk on a 5.6% yield. The central, affordable position supports steady demand. Get a rental appraisal for your specific property.
Is Manoora a good suburb to sell in?
Houses recorded 49 sales over the past year with a median of 40 days on market (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), so it moves at a steadier pace than some neighbours. Pricing and presentation matter here. The dry-season window from May to October typically lifts interstate interest. Get a local appraisal before pricing.
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What's My Home Worth?By Alexie Aristides, Your Cairns Selling Specialist