These are postcode 4878's figures, which include Barron.
New leases are rents agreed at the start of a tenancy in July–Sept 2026, from Queensland RTA bond data, not what current tenants pay.
Medians from the published data, for every group. Middle half: half the figures fall in this range, a quarter below it and a quarter above. Method
These are postcode 4878's figures: the whole postcode, which includes Smithfield, Yorkeys Knob, Holloways Beach, Caravonica, Machans Beach and Barron. Postcode 4878
July–Sept 2026 · Queensland RTA bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed unitsCheck an increase | $450/wk | 10 | — | |
| 2-bed unitsCheck an increase | $530/wk | 35 | +1.0% | |
| 3-bed housesCheck an increase | $690/wk | 27 | — | |
| 4-bed housesCheck an increase | $800/wk | 43 | +8.8% | |
| 2-bed townhousesCheck an increase | $530/wk | 16 | — |
© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.
Each suburb's median weekly rent for new leases, July–Sept 2026, from Queensland RTA bond data: up to eight nearby suburbs, those with the most new leases, in name order. A median from fewer than 20 new leases isn't shown (—).
| Suburb | All homes | 2-bed units | 3-bed houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsmead 4870 | $700/wk | — | — |
| Holloways Beach 4878 | $520/wk | — | — |
| Smithfield 4878 | $750/wk | — | — |
| Whitfield 4870 | $550/wk | — | — |
| Yorkeys Knob 4878 | $550/wk | $560/wk | — |
© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.
Every suburb in the council area: Cairns rents by suburb
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