Brinsmead at a glance
Median house
$655,000
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,537
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Brinsmead.
The postcode for Brinsmead is 4870 (QLD).
The median house price in Brinsmead is $655,000.
Brinsmead (4870) sits in the Cairns region of Queensland. The median house here is $655,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Brinsmead has roughly 5,537 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brinsmead scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brinsmead's population at 5,537, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,537
Median age
39
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $655,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $131,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Brinsmead on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$655,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$775/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$655,000
$253,440
5,537
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.15% (median rent $775/wk against a $655,000 price tag). Units yield 9.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.15%
Based on $655,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20249.23%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cairns Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
42,302
total offences in 2026 across the Cairns Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brinsmead.
Local schools for Brinsmead
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Freshwater State School
Whitfield State School
Redlynch State College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brinsmead.
- What is the median house price in Brinsmead?
- The median house price in Brinsmead, QLD 4870 is $655,000. The median unit price is $253,440.
- What is the Brinsmead postcode?
- Brinsmead is in the 4870 postcode, in QLD, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
- Where is Brinsmead?
- Brinsmead is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4870, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brinsmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $775, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Brinsmead?
- There are 20 schools serving Brinsmead on this page, including Freshwater Christian College, Freshwater State School, St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley.
- How walkable is Brinsmead?
- Brinsmead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brinsmead?
- Brinsmead is close to Freshwater, Whitfield, Edge Hill, Stratford, Kanimbla.
- What is the population of Brinsmead?
- The population of Brinsmead is approximately 5,537 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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