SUBURB GUIDE
White Rock
An affordable southern suburb by the racecourse and the Bruce Highway, with one of the most active sales and rental markets in the corridor.
Median house price
12-mo growth
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Houses sold (12 mo)
Source: realestate.com.au suburb profile, 12 months to May 2026. Figures are suburb-wide; your specific property may differ.
White Rock is an affordable southern Cairns suburb set beside the Cannon Park racecourse and the Bruce Highway, a high-turnover residential market that draws first-home buyers, investors, and tenants in roughly equal measure. The median house sale price is $662,750, up 19.3% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026).
The White Rock profile
White Rock is a southern Cairns suburb on the Bruce Highway, next to the Cannon Park racecourse and entertainment precinct. It is one of the more affordable suburbs in the corridor, with a large established housing base and a steady supply of more modest homes that suit first-home buyers and investors. The suburb has a strong tenant population alongside owner-occupiers.
Homes and price ranges
Three-bedroom homes sit around $627,500 and four-bedroom properties around $699,999 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). The overall house median of $662,750 rose 19.3% over 12 months, well ahead of the corridor average. The suburb also carries a meaningful unit and townhouse market, with a unit median around $525,000, giving buyers more entry options than most southern suburbs.
Location and amenities
White Rock's position on the Bruce Highway keeps the CBD and the rest of the southern corridor within easy reach. The Cannon Park precinct, with its racecourse, cinemas, and retail, is on the doorstep, and Earlville shopping is a short drive north. Schooling options sit in White Rock and neighbouring suburbs, supporting steady family and tenant demand.
The White Rock market
At 76 houses sold and 27 median days on market (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), this is one of the fastest and highest-volume house markets in the southern corridor. Rental demand is just as strong, with 91 houses leased over the year at a $620/wk median and 4.6% gross yield. That high leasing volume relative to sales points to a deep, established tenant base. Verify current data before any pricing decision.
What buyers love
19.3% house price growth over 12 months, well above the corridor average
76 houses sold in 12 months, one of the highest volumes in the southern corridor
91 houses leased in 12 months, a deep and active rental market
Affordable entry point with both houses and a real unit market
Next to the Cannon Park racecourse and entertainment precinct on the Bruce Highway
Things to consider
Parts of the suburb sit close to the highway and racecourse, so location within White Rock matters
Strongly tenanted in places, which some owner-occupier buyers weigh up
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in White Rock?
The median house sale price in White Rock is $662,750 as at May 2026, up 19.3% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). With 76 houses sold in the year, comparables are strong. Get a local appraisal for a property-specific figure.
Is White Rock a good rental market?
Yes. Houses returned a 4.6% gross yield at a $620/wk median, with 91 houses leased over the 12 months to May 2026 (realestate.com.au), one of the most active rental markets in the corridor. The suburb also has a steady unit rental market. Get a rental appraisal for your specific property.
How does White Rock compare to Edmonton?
Both are affordable, high-turnover southern corridor suburbs. White Rock is a little closer to the CBD and the Cannon Park precinct, while Edmonton sits further south with more new estate development. White Rock's $662,750 median is below Edmonton's, and both have posted strong double-digit growth to May 2026. The choice often comes down to position and the type of home on offer.
Thinking of selling in White Rock?
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