Cassowary Coast Regional Council
El Arish
El Arish at a glance
Median house
$258,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
337
Median age 47
About
Welcome to El Arish.
El Arish is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$258,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$258,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
337
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.24%
Based on $258,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.89%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
337
Median age
47
Family households
62%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Cassowary Coast 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.
2,864
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast 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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in El Arish.
Local schools for El Arish
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Government School Catchment
El Arish State School
Silkwood State School
Feluga State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About El Arish.
- What is the median house price in El Arish?
- The median house price in El Arish, QLD 4855 is $258,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the El Arish postcode?
- El Arish is in the 4855 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in El Arish?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in El Arish?
- There are 10 schools serving El Arish on this page, including El Arish State School, St John's School, Silkwood State School.
- How walkable is El Arish?
- El Arish has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near El Arish?
- El Arish is close to Jaffa, Shell Pocket, Maria Creeks, Daveson, Gulngai.
- What is the population of El Arish?
- El Arish has approximately 337 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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