Redlynch at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$407,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Redlynch.
The postcode for Redlynch is 4870 (QLD).
The median house price in Redlynch is $700,000.
Redlynch (4870) sits in the Cairns region of Queensland. The median house here is $700,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Redlynch has roughly 10,571 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Redlynch scores 4/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Redlynch's population at 10,571, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,571
Median age
37
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $407,000, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$700,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $407,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$700,000
$407,000
10,571
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.27% (median rent $710/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 6.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), 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 20245.27%
Based on $700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.90%
Based on $407,000 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 202677%
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.
4
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Redlynch.
Local schools for Redlynch
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Government School Catchment
Redlynch State College
Whitfield State School
Cairns West State School
© 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 Redlynch.
- What is the median house price in Redlynch?
- The median house price in Redlynch, QLD 4870 is $700,000. The median unit price is $407,000.
- What is the Redlynch postcode?
- Redlynch is in the 4870 postcode, in QLD, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
- Where is Redlynch?
- Redlynch is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4870, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Redlynch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Redlynch?
- There are 20 schools serving Redlynch on this page, including Redlynch State College, St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley, Freshwater Christian College.
- How walkable is Redlynch?
- Redlynch has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Redlynch?
- Redlynch is close to Kanimbla, Lake Morris, Brinsmead, Mooroobool, Manoora.
- What is the population of Redlynch?
- The population of Redlynch is approximately 10,571 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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