Machans Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Machans Beach, QLD 4878.
About Machans Beach
Welcome to Machans Beach
Market snapshot
Machans Beach property market
Median sale price
$675k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$394k
Median
$675k
Premium
$1.27m
Days on market
44
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
13
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Machans Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Machans Beach, QLD 4878.
Population
943
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,610
median, per week
Median rent
$370
per week
Median mortgage
$1,600
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Machans Beach
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Machans Beach
$550k
1/93 Marshall Street
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
7 Machans Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Machans Beach
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Common questions
Machans Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Machans Beach?
The median house price in Machans Beach, QLD is $675k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 22.2%.
Is Machans Beach a good place to live?
Machans Beach is a beach and coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Machans Beach is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 943 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Machans Beach?
Machans Beach has a population of 943 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Machans Beach?
There is 1 school in or near Machans Beach, including Machans Beach State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Machans Beach?
Properties in Machans Beach take around 44 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Machans Beach?
Entry-level properties in Machans Beach start around $394k, while premium homes reach $1.27m.
What suburbs are near Machans Beach?
Suburbs near Machans Beach include Holloways Beach, Stratford, Aeroglen and Edge Hill.
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