Westcourt QLD

Postcode 4870 · Cairns LGA

Westcourt is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Cairns local government area (postcode 4870). With a population of 3,841, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Westcourt is $500,000, having grown strongly 6.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $320,000 (+16.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

The crime rate in the Cairns LGA is higher than average at 10,917 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Westcourt offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +6.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$500K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability8.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+6.4% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,590
Mean Income$56,576
Earners4,473
YoY Change+4.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education3/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
6.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$320K
16.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
3,841
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,186
Personal Income /wk$664
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Cairns LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,917
Total Incidents10,917
Data: 2024