Whitfield - Edge Hill, QLD 4871
Where Cairns's coastline meets everyday renting life.
- Waterfront
- $325/wk Median
- 32.9% Renters
Whitfield - Edge Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.4k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $325
- To the CBD
- 17.5km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Whitfield - Edge Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Whitfield - Edge Hill sits among Cairns's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 8,353 residents and a solid minority renter share (32.9%), it's a well-established part of the Cairns rental market.
Around Whitfield - Edge Hill
Whitfield - Edge Hill Parade
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Whitfield - Edge Hill Parade
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Available Rental Properties in Whitfield - Edge Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Whitfield - Edge Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Whitfield - Edge Hill.
Is Whitfield - Edge Hill family-friendly for renters?
Whitfield - Edge Hill has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $325/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Cairns.
What's the community like in Whitfield - Edge Hill?
Whitfield - Edge Hill has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 8,353, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Whitfield - Edge Hill a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Whitfield - Edge Hill has a 32.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Whitfield - Edge Hill walkable?
Whitfield - Edge Hill carries a walkability score of 8.7/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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