Edge Hill QLD Property Investment
Cairns · 4870 · Score: 51/100 · Hold
Edge Hill Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Edge Hill QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.0% gross yield on a $821,000–$940,922 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.
THE MARKET
Edge Hill has compounded at 2.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $821,000–$940,922 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $821,000–$940,922 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $477,265
- Gross yield: 4.0% | Net yield: 2.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,088 | Owner-occupier rate: 56% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $723/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $474/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$76,185/yr
- vs long-term rent: $37,596/yr (+103% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 (Operational)
- Transport: Freshwater station 3.8km away
BULL CASE
If Edge Hill maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $1,083,398 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Edge Hill pull back 10-15% from $942,085, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Westwood (QLD): $747,318 median, 2.3% yield, 23.0% 1yr growth
- Mutchilba (QLD): $878,938 median, 1.3% yield, 10.9% 1yr growth
- Richmond (QLD): $991,187 median, 1.8% yield, 9.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Edge Hill offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.5%.
- Entry range: $847,876 – $1,036,294
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 2.2% + 10yr CAGR 3.5%
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (4041 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
548
2020
1,036
2021
846
2022
913
2023
698
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4870
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
73,803
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Edge Hill QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $723/wk median rent for Edge Hill. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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