5 Knowles Street, Whitfield, QLD 4870 sold on 12 April 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 12 Apr 2025 for $590,000

5 Knowles Street
Whitfield QLD 4870

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Land area: 1043m2
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Property Details for 5 Knowles St, Whitfield

Building Type
Land
Land Size
1043m2

Last Listing description (April 2025)

Positioned at the top of highly sought-after Whitfield, this rare 1,043m² vacant block offers an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in one of Cairns’ most prestigious and tightly held locations. Nestled in a quiet close with a rainforest backdrop, the elevated position captures sweeping views of the city and ocean—offering a stunning outlook and year-round breezes. It’s the perfect blend of privacy, elevation, and lifestyle in a location that’s hard to beat.

ALL THE PREP WORK IS DONE:

• All services connected – water, power, sewerage, and NBN are on the block

• Soil test completed
• Resurveyed with corners clearly marked and contours available
• Approved architectural plans with stunning renders (not yet engineered)
• All planning overlays addressed, with only the Hillslope Overlay applicable – current plans are fully compliant
• Bushfire risk assessment conducted – block is certified at 0 BAL (Bushfire Attack Level)

Whether you’re looking to create a private sanctuary or secure a smart investment, this block is a rare find.

LOCATION FEATURES:

• Elevated 1,043m² block with panoramic city, ocean, and mountain views
• Quiet, private position in a peaceful close
• Minutes to the vibrant Edge Hill precinct, cafes, restaurants, and shops
• Close to sought-after schools, public transport, parks, and walking tracks
• Just a 10-minute drive to Cairns CBD and Esplanade

With very limited land opportunities left in this premium suburb, this is your chance to secure an unrivalled lifestyle address in the heart of Cairns' blue-chip zone.

Further information is available on request, including site plans, development plans, soil test, and bushfire certification.

Enquire today and take the first step toward creating your dream home in one of Cairns’ most exclusive locations.

Property History for 5 Knowles St, Whitfield, QLD 4870

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$590,000
12 Apr 2025
  • 12 Apr 2025
    Sold for $590,000
  • 11 Apr 2025
    Listed for Sale Offers in the High $500s
  • 19 Sep 2022
    Sold for $537,000
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About Whitfield 4870

The size of Whitfield is approximately 6.0 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 49.7% of total area. The population of Whitfield in 2016 was 4275 people. By 2021 the population was 4262 showing a population decline of 0.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Whitfield is 50-59 years. Households in Whitfield are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Whitfield work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 66.80% of the homes in Whitfield were owner-occupied compared with 65.60% in 2016.

Whitfield has 2,126 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Whitfield have seen a 60.07% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 117.80% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Whitfield is $919,695 while the median value for Units is $441,409.
  • Houses have a median rent of $700 while Units have a median rent of $470.
There are currently 19 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in Whitfield on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 79 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Whitfield.

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