Redlynch QLD

Postcode 4870 · Cairns LGA

Redlynch is a well-established suburb in Queensland within the Cairns local government area (postcode 4870). With a population of 10,571, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $120K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Redlynch is $700,000, having grown strongly 6.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $407,000 (+15.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $770. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,842.

Redlynch is served by 2 schools, including 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1037, which is around the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Cairns LGA is higher than average at 10,917 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Redlynch offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($700K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +6.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.7% High Yield
Price vs State$700K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.8x Affordable
Price Momentum+6.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$64,540
Mean Income$76,381
Earners9,679
YoY Change+4.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education8/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$700K
6.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$407K
15.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$440
POPULATION
10,571
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$2,317
Personal Income /wk$1005
Mortgage /mth$1,842
CRIME (Cairns LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,917
Total Incidents10,917
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1037
Total Students3,207
Government1
Catholic1
Redlynch State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1007
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch ValleyCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1067
Data: 2024