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Cairns, QLD Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
180 K People
Age distribution
Median age 37 years
Household size
2.4 People
Median household income
78,000 AUD/year
Dominant industries
Tourism, health care, retail nan
Cost of living index
102 index
Retail sales per capita
12,000 AUD/year
Disposable income
50,000 AUD/year
Existing retail mix
Mixed: fashion, grocery, tourism retail nan
Number of competitors
5 major malls/centres nan
Market saturation
Medium nan
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Myer and Woolworths nan
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High in CBD nan
Rent costs
400 AUD/sqm/year
Property values
500,000 AUD
Zoning laws
Flexible for retail nan
Business permits
Standard processing 4-6 weeks nan
Availability of retail space
Moderate nan
Proximity to major roads
Excellent nan
Public transportation access
Good nan
Parking availability
Ample, 6,400 spaces nan
Pedestrian traffic
High in Esplanade/CBD persons/day
Vehicle traffic
Moderate vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Score 8/10 nan
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
9-5 with tourism shifts nan
Shopping preferences
Value-driven, hybrid online/in-store nan
Brand affinity
Local and international tourism brands nan
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, reef tours nan
Crime statistics
Index 62/100 safety nan
Public safety measures
CCTV and patrols in malls nan
Tourist spending
1.1 billion AUD/year
Tourist footfall
5 million visitors/year
Major local events
Cairns Festival, Ironman nan
Seasonal attractions
Dry season June-Oct peak nan
Total retail space
200,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.14 sqm/person
Sustainable retail demand
High nan
Major upcoming retail projects
Cairns Central expansion nan
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience and entertainment nan
Number of existing malls
3 major nan
Total retail footfall
20 million visits
Retail market gaps
Luxury and specialty eco-retail nan
Trade area population
200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High nan
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air and lifestyle nan
Public transport access
Good coverage nan
Walkability score
70/100 score
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent nan
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use with tourism focus nan
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