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
Apr–June 2026 · Queensland RTA bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all homes | $700/wk | 14 | — |
© 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 | — | — |
| Cairns North 4870 | $510/wk | $550/wk | — |
| Edge Hill 4870 | $610/wk | — | — |
| Holloways Beach 4878 | $520/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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