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Real Estate franchise opportunities in Cairns

Cairns’s 153,075 residents are served by about 13 real estate operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,775 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 1 franchise system is currently recruiting here, from $83,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Cairns

Vivid Realty

$83K$315K · royalty 8.8%

Cairns market intelligence

153,075Population (ABS 2021)
$73,400Median household income
+3.9%5-year growth
13Real Estate operators (trade area)

Suitability: Strong competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,775 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairns a good place to open a real estate franchise?

Cairns has 153,075 residents and about 13 existing real estate operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,775 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 1 system is currently recruiting here. Suitability band: Strong.

How much does a real estate franchise in Cairns cost?

Entry starts from $83,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Cairns. Category-wide, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39).

Which real estate franchises are recruiting in Cairns?

As at July 2026, Vivid Realty is recruiting in the Cairns area. Availability is confirmed per brand on each enquiry.

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