Rare 1,416sqm Development Opportunity with Approval for 12 Apartments*CBRE Cairns is pleased to present 189 Kamerunga Road, Freshwater for sale via Formal Offers.Positioned within one of Cairns' most sought-after lifestyle suburbs, this development-ready site comes complete with a current Development Approval for 12 apartments, offering an outstanding opportunity to capitalise on strong demand for quality residential accommodation in the Northern Beaches corridor.The approved scheme comprises a three-level apartment development delivering approximately 1,814sqm GFA*, featuring a mix of spacious 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, extensive communal open space, and 21 on-site car parks.Key Highlights: 1,416sqm* development site Approved Development Permit for 12 apartments Three-level apartment complex Approx. 1,814sqm* Gross Floor Area Mix of spacious 2 & 3-bedroom apartments Apartment sizes from 106sqm* to 120sqm* plus balconies 21 on-site car parks Existing in-ground swimming pool Approx. 440sqm* communal open space Premium lifestyle location minutes from Cairns CBDLocated just 8km* from the Cairns CBD, Freshwater is renowned for its leafy streets, village atmosphere and proximity to the natural beauty of the Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. The property is conveniently positioned close to Freshwater State School, Stratford Village cafs and shopping precinct, while Cairns Airport and the CBD are less than 10 minutes* away.A rare opportunity to secure an approved residential development site in one of Cairns' most tightly held residential markets.*Approximate.
The size of Freshwater is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 7.1% of the total area. The population of Freshwater in 2016 was 2023 people. By 2021 the population was 2142 showing a population growth of 5.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Freshwater is 50-59 years. Households in Freshwater are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Freshwater work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.70% of the homes in Freshwater were owner-occupied compared with 65.10% in 2016.
Freshwater has 1,127 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Freshwater have seen a 53.54% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 115.61% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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