CAIRNS SUBURB GUIDE
Mooroobool
Central Cairns suburb with strong rental yields, fast turnover, and genuine value for families and investors alike.
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.
Mooroobool is one of the best-rounded value suburbs in central Cairns. It is close to the CBD and major amenities, has a large volume of sales, and delivers yields that leave many pricier suburbs behind. The median house sale price is $706,000, up 13.9% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
What Mooroobool offers buyers
Mooroobool's case is straightforward: central location, strong buyer depth (107 houses sold in 12 months), fast turnover (27 median days on market), and a gross yield of 5.2% on houses that beats many higher-profile suburbs. It sits just west of the CBD, bordering Earlville and Kanimbla, well placed for access to employment, schools, and retail.
Homes, streets & price ranges
The suburb is predominantly 1970s to 1990s builds with a mix of brick, timber, and lowset homes on standard-sized blocks, but the top end runs higher than its value reputation suggests. The city-view ridge along Minerva Avenue produced recorded sales of $1.06M and $1.35M in the year to July 2026, with Callum Street and Olfersia Court also reaching $1.1M, and the recorded top sale hit $2.7M. The family mainstream around Sunflower Drive, Bottlebrush Street and Summerhill Drive trades at $789K to $810K, in line with the recorded 4-bed median of $810,000, while established 3-beds around Koppen Terrace, City View Crescent and Lime Street sit in the $730Ks to $895K. Three-bedroom homes overall trade around $665,000 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
Schools and amenities
Several schools are accessible within or close to the suburb. Stockland Cairns at neighbouring Earlville is a short drive away and covers the full range of retail needs. The CBD is roughly 10 minutes by car. Mooroobool's central position means most of what residents need is reachable without long commutes.
Investment fundamentals
The numbers stand out in this suburb: $650/wk median rent, 5.2% gross yield on houses, 73 leased in the past 12 months with a 19-day median. realestate.com.au recorded 107 Mooroobool sales in the 12 months to July 2026, about two a week, so the comparable base is deep. For investors running a comparison across Cairns suburbs, Mooroobool consistently surfaces in the value tier. Always verify yields against current data and get a rental appraisal for your specific property.
Recent Mooroobool sales
| Address | Sold | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Minerva Avenue | $1,350,000 | 5 bed, city views | May 2026 |
| 21 Callum Street | $1,100,000 | 5 bed house | Nov 2025 |
| 2 Olfersia Court | $1,100,000 | 4 bed, city views | Oct 2025 |
| 37 Minerva Avenue | $1,060,000 | 5 bed on 1,944 sqm | Sep 2025 |
| 21 Koppen Terrace | $895,000 | 3 bed house | Apr 2026 |
| 25 Sunflower Drive | $810,000 | 4 bed house | Mar 2026 |
| 36 City View Crescent | $772,250 | 3 bed, city views | Aug 2025 |
| 1 Trappes Court | $725,000 | 4 bed house | May 2026 |
Recorded sales from realestate.com.au public sold results, 12 months to July 2026, all sold by TS Property Group, Alexie's agency. TS Property sold 35 of the suburb's 107 recorded sales in that period, a 32.7% share and one of its strongest suburbs in Cairns. Prices are the published sold figures.
What buyers love
5.2% gross yield on houses, one of the stronger yields in central Cairns
107 houses sold in 12 months, excellent comparable data for pricing
Fast-moving at 27 days median on market
13.9% price growth over 12 months alongside solid yield
Central location covers CBD, schools, and retail easily
Things to consider
Older housing stock may require updates or maintenance investment
Less prestigious address than adjacent premium suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Mooroobool?
The median house sale price in Mooroobool is $706,000 as at May 2026, up 13.9% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). Across the 107 REA-recorded sales in the 12 months to July 2026 the recorded medians were $810,000 for a 4-bed and $650,000 for a 3-bed, with a recorded top sale of $2.7M. Get a local appraisal for a property-specific figure.
Which Mooroobool streets stand out?
The city-view ridge along Minerva Avenue leads the suburb, with recorded sales of $1.06M and $1.35M in the year to July 2026, and Callum Street and Olfersia Court have both reached $1.1M. The family mainstream around Sunflower Drive, Bottlebrush Street and Summerhill Drive trades at $789K to $810K, and established 3-beds around Koppen Terrace and City View Crescent sit below that.
Is Mooroobool good for investment?
The yield of 5.2% on houses, $650/wk median rent, and fast rental turnover at 19 days median all point to a strong rental market. With 13.9% capital growth alongside decent yield, Mooroobool offers both legs of the return equation. Do your own due diligence on specific properties and always get a rental appraisal.
How central is Mooroobool?
Very central by Cairns standards. It sits just west of the CBD, roughly 10 minutes by car, with several schools close by. Stockland Cairns at neighbouring Earlville is nearby for day-to-day retail.
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What's My Home Worth?By Alexie Aristides, Your Cairns Selling Specialist