SUBURB GUIDE
Woree
A central southern suburb on the Bruce Highway with retail at the door, strong rental demand, and the fastest house price growth in the corridor.
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.
Woree is a centrally positioned southern Cairns suburb on the Bruce Highway, a mixed residential and commercial pocket with shopping and services close by that draws owner-occupiers, first-home buyers, and investors. The median house sale price is $711,000, up 28.2% over the past 12 months (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), the strongest house growth of any southern corridor suburb.
The Woree profile
Woree sits just south of central Cairns on the Bruce Highway, close to the Stockland Cairns shopping centre and a strip of retail and service businesses. It is a mixed suburb, with established residential streets alongside commercial and light industrial pockets near the highway. That central position is the main draw, with residents only a few minutes from major shopping and a short drive from the CBD.
Homes and price ranges
Three-bedroom homes sit around $670,500 and four-bedroom properties around $825,000 (realestate.com.au, to May 2026). The overall house median of $711,000 has moved sharply, up 28.2% over 12 months, the steepest house growth in the southern corridor. Much of the stock is older established housing on good-sized blocks, which has attracted buyers priced out of neighbouring suburbs. The suburb also has a sizeable unit market, with a median around $230,000.
Location and amenities
Woree's appeal is convenience. The Stockland centre and surrounding retail cover day-to-day shopping, and the Bruce Highway gives quick access north to the CBD or south through the rest of the corridor. The suburb has schooling options nearby in neighbouring suburbs and is well served by public transport along the highway.
The Woree market
At 54 houses sold and 31 median days on market (realestate.com.au, to May 2026), this is an active market that has been moving quickly. The 4.5% gross yield and $600/wk median rent reflect steady rental demand, and 57 houses were leased over the same 12 months. That balance of selling and leasing volume points to a deep mix of owner-occupiers and tenants. Verify current data before pricing decisions.
What buyers love
28.2% house price growth over 12 months, the fastest in the southern corridor
Central location next to major shopping on the Bruce Highway
54 houses sold in 12 months with strong buyer interest
Steady rental demand with 57 houses leased in 12 months at $600/wk
Older homes on good blocks offering value relative to inner Cairns
Things to consider
Mixed residential and commercial character means some streets sit close to highway and retail activity
Older housing stock can need updating compared with newer estate suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Woree?
The median house sale price in Woree is $711,000 as at May 2026, up 28.2% over the prior 12 months (realestate.com.au). With 54 houses sold in the year, recent comparables are available. Get a local appraisal for a property-specific figure.
Why has Woree grown so quickly?
Its central position on the Bruce Highway next to major shopping, combined with relatively affordable older housing, has pulled in buyers priced out of neighbouring suburbs. That demand drove the 28.2% house growth to May 2026. As always, suburb-wide growth does not guarantee the result for any individual property.
Is Woree a good rental suburb?
Yes. Houses returned a 4.5% gross yield at a $600/wk median, with 57 houses leased over the 12 months to May 2026 (realestate.com.au). The suburb also has an active unit rental market. Get a rental appraisal for your specific property.
Thinking of selling in Woree?
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