Mount Sheridan
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mount Sheridan, QLD 4868.
About Mount Sheridan
Welcome to Mount Sheridan
Mount Sheridan sits in Cairns' southern suburbs, a comfortable family-oriented pocket wedged between the tablelands foothills and the Bruce Highway corridor. It's the kind of place that quietly does everything right for households wanting space and value without giving up easy access to the city centre, with Bentley Park, Woree, Earlville and Bayview Heights all forming part of its everyday orbit.
With a population of 8,678 and a median age of 37, Mount Sheridan reads as classic family territory — established homes on generous blocks, local schools within walking distance, and a pace of life that suits people who want a backyard rather than a balcony. It's not flashy, but it's dependable, and that's exactly its appeal.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Mount Sheridan tends to revolve around home and the local neighbourhood rather than a single main street. Residents lean on nearby Earlville and Woree for cafes, takeaway and casual dining, while the broader southern Cairns dining scene is only a short drive away. It's a suburb built for backyard barbecues and weekend sport more than nightlife, which suits the family demographic that dominates here.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, Mount Sheridan residents are well served by nearby retail hubs. Earlville Leisure Centre and the shops around Woree cover groceries, pharmacies and everyday essentials, while Cairns Central and the CBD retail precinct are within easy reach for bigger shopping trips, specialty stores and entertainment.
Getting around
Mount Sheridan's location along the southern approach to Cairns makes commuting straightforward, with the Bruce Highway providing a direct run into the city centre and out towards the airport. Bus services connect the suburb to central Cairns and neighbouring areas including Bentley Park and Bayview Heights, and the relatively flat, established street layout makes it easy to get around locally by car or bike.
Schools & families
Families are a big part of what defines Mount Sheridan, and the suburb has its own primary school along with ready access to secondary options in the surrounding southern corridor. Combined with its parks, sporting facilities and quiet residential streets, it's a suburb that consistently attracts young families and those trading up from units into standalone houses.
Parks & recreation
Being close to the base of the tablelands escarpment, Mount Sheridan has good green space and several local parks suited to weekend cricket, football training or simply letting kids run around. Its proximity to Bayview Heights also puts residents near some of the more elevated, leafy outlooks in this part of Cairns, while the coast and Cairns' famous Esplanade remain a short drive away for those wanting water views and a swim.
The property market
Mount Sheridan's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices climbing 18.1% recently to a median of $688,000 — solid growth that reflects buyer appetite for family-sized homes at a more accessible price point than closer-in Cairns suburbs. Median rent sits at $650 a week, pointing to healthy demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers.
Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 81% of stock, with land making up 17% and a small 1% share of townhouses. That mix underlines Mount Sheridan's identity as a house-and-land suburb rather than a unit or townhouse market, and buyers looking for that traditional Queensland lifestyle — a house on a block, close to Sheridan, Bentley Park and Woree — will find plenty of choice here.
Market snapshot
Mount Sheridan property market
Median sale price
$688k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$567k
Median
$688k
Premium
$826k
Days on market
7
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
90
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +15.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mount Sheridan by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mount Sheridan, QLD 4868.
Population
8,678
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,826
median, per week
Median rent
$390
per week
Median mortgage
$1,542
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Mount Sheridan
$740k
4 Treetop Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.03m
6 Cribwood Close
Sold ~July 2026
$798k
74 Benjamina Street
Sold ~July 2026
$361k
7 Bacalakis Close
Sold ~July 2026
$785k
6 Boonaree Close
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
26 Marsden Street
Sold ~June 2026
$789k
13 Banyan Close
Sold ~June 2026
$749k
34 Myrtle Close
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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Common questions
Mount Sheridan suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mount Sheridan?
The median house price in Mount Sheridan, QLD is $688k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.1%.
How much is rent in Mount Sheridan?
The median weekly rent in Mount Sheridan is around $650 per week.
Is Mount Sheridan a good place to live?
Mount Sheridan is a suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Mount Sheridan is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 8,678.
What is the population of Mount Sheridan?
Mount Sheridan has a population of 8,678 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Sheridan?
Properties in Mount Sheridan take around 7 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Mount Sheridan?
Entry-level properties in Mount Sheridan start around $567k, while premium homes reach $826k.
What suburbs are near Mount Sheridan?
Suburbs near Mount Sheridan include Sheridan, Bentley Park, Bayview Heights, Woree and Earlville.
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