42/78 Cairns Street, Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169 sold on 28 March 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 28 Mar 2025 for $1,475,000

42/78 Cairns Street
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 124m2
Land area: 124m2
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Property Details for 42/78 Cairns St, Kangaroo Point

42/78 Cairns St, Kangaroo Point is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1990. The property has a land size of 124m2 and floor size of 124m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in Kangaroo Point in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1990
Floor Size
124m2
Land Size
124m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
42/BUP10414

Last Listing description (June 2025)

Experience first-class living in the tightly held 'St Helena' complex, a boutique collection of luxury low-rise buildings situated on the river in Kangaroo Point. This top-floor residence offers uninterrupted northeast riverfront views and refreshing breezes, delivering a sophisticated and stylish sanctuary with an unparalleled lifestyle appeal.

The floorplan seamlessly flows to create an open space designed to accentuate views of the river from the cantilevered entertainer's balcony. Floor to ceiling glass sliding doors show off a stunning outlook. The well-appointed kitchen features granite benchtops and flows out to the open-plan living and dining area.

Property Highlights:

Unique Cantilevered Design: Cantilevered entertainer's balcony overlooking the river
Prime North-Facing Aspect: Flooded with natural light throughout the day
Elevated Terrace: Ideal for alfresco dining & outdoor entertaining
Top Floor Living: Featuring ducted air conditioning, skylights to create a bright ability to capacity to create recessed downlights & additional sky lighting
Ample Built-In Storage: Conveniently placed storage throughout the unit

'St Helena' Complex Features:
Exclusive & Private: Limited residences with a private foyer, secure lift, and stair access.
Stunning River Views: Overlooks the Evans Deakin dry dock and the Brisbane River.
Exceptional Location: Enjoy lifestyle convenience with easy access to:
o The Story Bridge Hotel: Approx. 500m
o Dockside City Cat Ferry Terminal: Approx. 300m
o Dockside Hotel: Approx. 200m
o Kangaroo Point Green Bridge: Approx. 950m

This home is more than a residenceit's a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Kangaroo Point's finest riverfront real estate, blending luxury, comfort, and timeless appeal in one of Brisbane's most desirable locales.

Kangaroo Point is an upscale inner-city peninsula paradise, surrounded by water and parklands. Transport needs are serviced by ferries, City Cats, buses with quick access to the Clem Jones tunnel, South East Freeway and Story Bridge. Entertainment is supplied by the Jazz Club, Story Bridge Hotel and the Gabba'.

The area boasts many high-quality restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance. Those who reside in Kangaroo Point enjoy the benefits of an inner-city lifestyle in a peaceful setting without the hustle and bustle. Strong demand exists for both rentals and sales in this exclusive premier location

Property History for 42/78 Cairns St, Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,475,000
28 Mar 2025
Listed for Rent
$590/w
10 Jun 2019
  • 28 Mar 2025
    Sold for $1,475,000
  • 06 Mar 2025
    Listed for Sale UNDER CONTRACT
  • 20 Oct 2021
    Sold for $970,000
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About Kangaroo Point 4169

The size of Kangaroo Point is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 12.0% of total area. The population of Kangaroo Point in 2016 was 8063 people. By 2021 the population was 9689 showing a population growth of 20.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kangaroo Point is 20-29 years. Households in Kangaroo Point are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kangaroo Point work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 36.00% of the homes in Kangaroo Point were owner-occupied compared with 36.90% in 2016.

Kangaroo Point has 7,062 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kangaroo Point have seen a 60.35% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 88.79% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Kangaroo Point is $1,700,159 while the median value for Units is $1,013,365.
  • Houses have a median rent of $700 while Units have a median rent of $740.
There are currently 27 properties listed for sale, and 25 properties listed for rent in Kangaroo point on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 336 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kangaroo point.

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