Cairns Regional Council

Edmonton

QLD4869

Edmonton at a glance

Median house

$510,000

Median unit

$255,000

Walk score

16

Very car dependent

Population

11.4k

Median age 33

The brief

What to know about Edmonton.

The postcode for Edmonton is 4869 (QLD).

The median house price in Edmonton is $510,000.

Edmonton (4869) sits in the Cairns region of Queensland. The median house here is $510,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Edmonton has roughly 11,409 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Edmonton scores 16/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Edmonton's population at 11,409, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

11,409

Median age

33

Family households

76%

Lone person

21%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $510,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $255,000, roughly 50% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $102,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Edmonton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$510,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $255,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$620/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

65%

Renter occupied

32%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$510,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$255,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

11,409

Median age: 33

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.32% (median rent $620/wk against a $510,000 price tag). Units yield 7.14% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.32%

Based on $510,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

7.14%

Based on $255,000 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 2026

65%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property6,483 (15.3%)
Other Offences6,415 (15.2%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,928 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person2,027 (4.8%)
Drug Offences1,778 (4.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

16

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Edmonton.

Local schools for Edmonton

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Bentley Park College

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Hambledon State School

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Isabella State School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Edmonton.

What is the median house price in Edmonton?
The median house price in Edmonton, QLD 4869 is $510,000. The median unit price is $255,000.
What is the Edmonton postcode?
Edmonton is in the 4869 postcode, in QLD, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
Where is Edmonton?
Edmonton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4869, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Edmonton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Edmonton?
There are 19 schools serving Edmonton on this page, including Bentley Park College, Hambledon State School, St Therese's School.
How walkable is Edmonton?
Edmonton has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Edmonton?
Edmonton is close to Tamarind Gardens, Centenary Park, Bentley Park, Wrights Creek, Mount Sheridan.
What is the population of Edmonton?
The population of Edmonton is approximately 11,409 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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