Woree, QLD 4868

Cairns Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4868

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Median house price

$527,500

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Woree itself.

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Woree at a glance

Median unit
$222,500
Weekly rent
$350
Houses · units $420
Population
5,127
Median age 38

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Woree

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Woree, houses changed hands at $527,500 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Woree itself. Units come in around $222,500, roughly 58% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $106,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Woree on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data

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What to know about Woree

Woree (4868) sits in the Cairns region of Queensland. The median house here is $527,500, below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Woree has roughly 5,127 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Woree scores 2/100 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 2,166 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Woree

Schools serving Woree: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Woree State School

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Woree State High School

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Balaclava State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
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 Woree's population at 5,127, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
62%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
52%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.45% (median rent $350/wk against a $527,500 price tag). Units yield 9.82% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 52% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
3.45%
On the $527,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
9.82%
On the $222,500 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
Other Offences10,521 (15.7%)
Offences Against Property9,946 (14.8%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)4,576 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person3,207 (4.8%)
Drug Offences3,069 (4.6%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
2,166 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
17.0°C
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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 Woree

What is the median house price in Woree?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Woree, QLD 4868 is $527,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Woree itself. The median unit price is $222,500.
How much is my house worth in Woree?
A useful starting point is the Woree median house price of $527,500 (units $222,500). 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 Woree a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Woree is 3.5%: the median weekly house rent is $350 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $527,500 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Woree: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Woree 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 Woree postcode?
Woree is in the 4868 postcode, in QLD, in the Cairns Regional Council region.
Where is Woree?
Woree is a suburb in the Cairns Regional Council area, QLD 4868.
What is the average rent in Woree?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Woree?
There are 20 schools serving Woree on this page, including Woree State School, Woree State High School, Balaclava State School.
How walkable is Woree?
Woree has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Woree?
Woree is close to Bungalow, Earlville, Portsmith, Westcourt.
What is the population of Woree?
The population of Woree is approximately 5,127 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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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