CAIRNS SUBURB GUIDE
Westcourt
A compact, central suburb just south-west of the CBD, with fast-selling houses and Mulgrave Road shopping along its edge.
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.
Westcourt is a small, central suburb a short distance south-west of the Cairns CBD, bordered by the Mulgrave Road commercial strip and within easy reach of Cairns Central. It is a practical, affordable pocket that suits first-home buyers, investors and anyone who wants to be close to the city. The median house sale price is $665,000, up 10.8% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
What defines Westcourt
Westcourt is one of the smaller, more central Cairns suburbs, sitting just south-west of the CBD. Much of its eastern and southern edge runs along Mulgrave Road, so commercial premises and retail sit alongside the residential streets. Housing is a mix of older timber and lowset homes plus a substantial number of units. It is a no-fuss, well-connected suburb where the appeal is location and value rather than prestige.
Homes, units & price ranges
Houses are mostly two and three-bedroom homes on compact blocks. Three-bedroom houses trade around $691,500 and four-bedroom homes around $742,500 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). Recent recorded sales show the mix in action: a renovated 2-bed with a pool on Collinson Street reached $795,000 and a 4-bed on Hannam Street $652,000, while the modern Gregory Street apartment complex traded from $395K one-bedders to a $710,000 three-bedroom, and the Mann Street complex from $385K to $625K. The recorded medians for the 12 months to July 2026 were $740,000 for a 4-bed and $683,000 for a 3-bed, with units at $400,000.
Daily life and getting around
Mulgrave Road puts a wide range of shops, services and trade suppliers on Westcourt's doorstep, and Cairns Central in the nearby CBD covers major retail. The city centre, hospital and esplanade are all a short drive away. The suburb is genuinely central, so day-to-day trips are short, though most households still use a car.
The Westcourt market
realestate.com.au recorded 92 Westcourt sales in the 12 months to July 2026, about 1.8 a week, with a recorded-sales median of $478,500 across all property types, reflecting the deep unit market. Houses move quickly when priced well (24 days median in the profile year to May 2026) and rent at around $563/wk on a 4.3% gross yield, while units rent at roughly $470/wk on a higher 6.9% yield, which keeps investor interest steady. Always verify current data before any pricing decision.
Recent Westcourt sales
| Address | Sold | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Collinson Street | $795,000 | 2 bed, renovated, pool | May 2026 |
| 520/12-21 Gregory Street | $710,000 | 3 bed unit | Apr 2026 |
| 75 Hannam Street | $652,000 | 4 bed house | Dec 2025 |
| 1316/37-41 Mann Street | $625,000 | 2 bed unit | Apr 2026 |
| 13 Ascot Avenue | $525,000 | 2 bed house | Aug 2025 |
| 1117/37-41 Mann Street | $492,000 | 2 bed apartment | Apr 2026 |
| 26/87-91 Earl Street | $420,000 | 2 bed unit | Jun 2026 |
| 6/9 Vivian Close | $355,000 | 2 bed unit | Mar 2026 |
Recorded sales from realestate.com.au public sold results, 12 months to July 2026, all sold by TS Property Group, Alexie's agency (19 of the suburb's 92 recorded sales in that period, a 20.7% share). Prices are the published sold figures.
What buyers love
Central location just south-west of the CBD
Mulgrave Road shopping and services along the suburb's edge
Fast-selling houses, 24 days median on market
Affordable entry point relative to nearby suburbs
Strong unit rental yields around 6.9% for investors
Things to consider
Mulgrave Road frontage means traffic and commercial activity nearby
Smaller house market, so comparable sales can be thinner
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Westcourt?
The median house sale price in Westcourt is $665,000 as at May 2026, up 10.8% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). Recorded medians for the 12 months to July 2026 were $740,000 for a 4-bed and $683,000 for a 3-bed. With a small house market, a local appraisal matters for a property-specific figure.
Which Westcourt streets and complexes stand out?
On recent recorded sales, the house streets around Collinson Street and Hannam Street trade at $652K to $795K, the modern Gregory Street apartment complex spans $395K one-bedders to a $710K three-bedroom, and the Mann Street complex runs $385K to $625K. The complexes are where most of the suburb's turnover happens.
Is Westcourt a good suburb for investors?
It can be. Houses rent at around $563/wk on a 4.3% gross yield, and units rent at roughly $470/wk on a stronger 6.9% yield (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). The central location and affordable entry prices support steady tenant demand. Get a rental appraisal for your specific property before committing.
Is Westcourt a good suburb to sell in?
Median days on market for houses is 24 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), which is fast, and the suburb saw 10.8% house price growth over the past year. That tells you well-presented, well-priced homes attract buyers quickly. The dry-season window from May to October typically adds interstate interest. Get a local appraisal before pricing.
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What's My Home Worth?By Alexie Aristides, Your Cairns Selling Specialist