Brinsmead, QLD 4870
Cairns Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4870
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Median house price
$655,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Brinsmead itself.
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Brinsmead at a glance
- Median unit
- $253,440
- Weekly rent
- $760
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 5,537
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Brinsmead
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Brinsmead, houses changed hands at $655,000 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Brinsmead itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Brinsmead
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.
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 2,145 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 82%
- Lone person
- 15%
- Owner occupied
- 78%
- Renter occupied
- 20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.03% (median rent $760/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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.03%
- On the $655,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 9.23%
- On the $253,440 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
67,028 offences recorded in 2026 across the Cairns Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Cairns Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 2,145 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 16.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Brinsmead
- What is the median house price in Brinsmead?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Brinsmead, QLD 4870 is $655,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Brinsmead itself. The median unit price is $253,440.
- How much is my house worth in Brinsmead?
- A useful starting point is the Brinsmead median house price of $655,000 (units $253,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Brinsmead a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Brinsmead is 6.0%: the median weekly house rent is $760 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $655,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Brinsmead: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Brinsmead is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Cairns Regional Council area, QLD 4870.
- What is the average rent in Brinsmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $760, 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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