These are postcode 4868's figures, which include White Rock.
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 4868's figures: the whole postcode, which includes Mount Sheridan, Woree, White Rock and Bayview Heights. Postcode 4868
July–Sept 2026 · Queensland RTA bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed unitsCheck an increase | $325/wk | 12 | — | |
| 2-bed unitsCheck an increase | $480/wk | 42 | +11.6% | |
| 3-bed housesCheck an increase | $610/wk | 39 | +5.2% | |
| 4-bed housesCheck an increase | $770/wk | 33 | +18.5% |
© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Park 4869 | $690/wk | — | $670/wk |
| Bungalow 4870 | $530/wk | — | — |
| Earlville 4870 | $527/wk | — | — |
| Edmonton 4869 | $680/wk | — | $630/wk |
| Mooroobool 4870 | $600/wk | — | $600/wk |
| Mount Sheridan 4868 |
Every suburb in the council area: Cairns rents by suburb
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| $680/wk |
| — |
| — |
| Westcourt 4870 | $490/wk | $475/wk | — |
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| Woree 4868 | $480/wk | $480/wk | — |
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© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.