Cairns North at a glance
5,814
People
$732,500
Median sale
$583/wk
Median rent
4.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Cairns North › Mcleod
$474,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
104 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$474,000
Asking · $4,558/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Cairns North at a glance
5,814
People
$732,500
Median sale
$583/wk
Median rent
4.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cairns North
-35.3%
Median sale
Suburb $732,500
+2.26 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.14%
Suburb median $732,500 from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$20,360 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Cairns North's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $583/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 6.4%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Cairns North at a glance
5,814
People
$732,500
Median sale
$583/wk
Median rent
4.14%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cairns Property Office CityPerfectly positioned in one of Cairns North's most convenient and desirable locations, this spacious first-floor Furnished apartment presents an outstanding opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers, and savvy investors alike. Offering generous proportions, privacy, and a low-maintenance lifestyle, this is a property that delivers exceptional value in a tightly held location.
Nestled at the quiet northern end of McLeod Street, you'll enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from the Cairns CBD, Esplanade, Cairns Airport, hospitals, and the vibrant Edge Hill precinct, renowned for its cafés, restaurants, and the stunning Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Inside, the apartment features a spacious open-plan living and dining area that flows effortlessly onto a private, secure balcony — an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. The well-appointed kitchen offers excellent storage, while both generously sized bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and air-conditioning for year-round comfort.
The functional bathroom is complemented by a separate toilet, while an internal laundry, security screens, and a secure lock-up garage add to the home's practicality. Residents also enjoy access to the complex's sparkling in-ground swimming pool, completing the relaxed tropical lifestyle on offer.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
First-floor apartment in a boutique complex of only 9 residences
Fully Furnished
Two generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and split air-conditioning
Spacious open-plan living and dining area
Private, secure balcony with an eastern outlook
Well-appointed kitchen with ample storage
Functional bathroom with separate toilet
Internal laundry with full appliances
Security screens throughout
Automated single lock-up garage
Resort-style in-ground swimming pool
Quiet, well-maintained complex
INVESTOR SNAPSHOT
Rates - $3300 approx. p.a
Body Corporate - $5300 approx. p.a
Rental Appraisal $550-$580 per week
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Minutes to the Cairns CBD and Esplanade
Short drive to Cairns Airport
Close to Cairns Hospital
Moments from the Edge Hill café and restaurant precinct
Near the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes, and Red Arrow walking tracks
Close to schools, shopping, and public transport
Whether you're looking to move straight in, downsize, or secure a quality investment in a sought-after suburb, this well-located apartment offers the perfect combination of lifestyle, convenience, and long-term value.
Listing description written by JD Joubert, Cairns Property Office City — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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