20/81-85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove QLD 4879
20/81-85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove QLD 4879
2-bed resort unit | 109 m² with pools and gardens | Holiday-let capable complex | Palm Cove beachfront walk | Floor level unconfirmed
This unit sits within a well-established resort complex that offers a rare combination of size and lifestyle flexibility in Palm Cove. At 109 m², it is notably larger than much of the apartment stock in the suburb, giving it a genuine edge for buyers seeking space without moving into the detached house market. The complex itself is a standout — four pools, a 50-metre lap pool, tropical gardens, and a Balinese-inspired design that creates a genuine resort feel rather than a standard apartment block. For investors, the holiday-let zoning and furnished presentation align with strong short-stay demand in this tourism corridor, while owner-occupiers benefit from a low-rise, walkable setting close to the beach and dining precinct. This property suits a buyer comfortable with strata living and drawn to income potential or part-time holiday use.
The value picture may hinge on a few specifics not yet confirmed. Floor level and outlook could shift appeal significantly — a pool or garden aspect typically commands a premium in this complex, while a less favourable position might temper it. The holiday-letting orientation may also limit permanent occupancy flexibility, which could matter if you intend to live here full-time. Body corporate rules and operational costs in a resort-style complex may be higher than standard strata, so those should be weighed into your price view.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 20/81-85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove QLD 4879
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Palm Cove is a beachfront lifestyle suburb in the Cairns region, anchored by reef and beach access. Demand comes from lifestyle migrants, interstate buyers, and investors chasing tight rental conditions; the 60–69 age cohort dominates. House prices are $1.1–1.135 million, with 9.45–16.4% growth; units run $430,000–457,500, growing 5.2–14.37%. Despite medium-term strength, the suburb saw negative growth over 12 months, contrasting with broader Cairns. Thin sales volume: 69 houses annually. Future drivers include Bruce Highway upgrades, beachfront improvements, and economic diversification in health, defence, and aviation. Risks: limited stock, affordability, weather and insurance, plus 2027 rental compliance requirements.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 15/81-85 Cedar Road sold $1,095,000; 52/81-85 Cedar Road sold $430,000 | Property Price Band: $900K–$1.1M | Value Drivers: Floor level and outlook, internal condition and furnishing, holiday-let income potential
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
1
Land
109m²
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