Woree

Local government authority: Cairns
Location: 8km south-west of Cairns CBD

Woree is a large suburb that is divided in its land uses. One part of the suburb that is low lying and close to the coast is focused on industrial uses, while the area further inland is predominantly commercial and residential in nature. Woree is about 12 mins drive south of Cairns CBD.

The people

The population of Woree consists mainly of families. The area tends towards lower-cost apartment blocks and single-dwellings. It is a rapidly growing area.

Medical

There are a number of medical outlets in the Woree area including dental and pathology services. The closest hospital is Cairns Base Hospital about 12mins drive north. Cairns city has a full complement of medical, dental and pathology services.

General facilities

Woree has a number of local parks. Calana Park is a district level sports facility in the area and Pezutti Park is a community facility with a hall and clubhouse. The closest library is at Earlville, about 4mins drive north. Woree has its own swimming complex.

Shopping

There are a number of convenience stores in Woree including takeaway food outlets. The nearest shopping centre is Stockland Shopping Centre at Earlville, about 4mins drive north. Mount Sheridan Shopping Centre is about 11mins drive south of Woree.

Childcare

There is a child care centre and a kindergarten in Woree. The surrounding suburbs of White Rock, Bentley Park, Bayview Heights and Earlville also have various child care options.

School

Woree has a state high school and a primary school and there is also St Mary’s Catholic College high school. The surrounding suburbs of White Rock and Bentley Park also have schooling options.

Public transport

Sunbus and taxis both service this area. There is a train line that runs through the suburb but this is restricted to goods trains and intrastate trains and there is no station.



WOREE REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Ray White Cairns Central
Miranda Angell

12a Aplin St
Cairns, Qld, 4870
Phone: 0407 692 493
miranda.angell@raywhite.com
www.raywhitecentral.com.au
Cairns Property Office
Ingram Jung

42 Aplin St
Cairns, Qld, 4870
Phone: 0412 968 434
ingram@cpo.com.au www.cpo.com.au
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Woree Market Data
Houses - Median Sales
Woree - June 2011 $408,000
Cairns regional - June 2011 $596,315
Units - Median Sales
Woree - June 2011 $170,000
Cairns regional - June 2011 $277,500

SOURCE: RP Data

Woree Statistics
Demographics
Residential population 4372
Median age 34
15 or younger 347
65 or older 221
Weekly income - Individuals $400-$599
Weekly income - Households $1,000-$1,199
People born overseas 774
Different address 1yr ago 902
Different address 5yrs ago 1909
Family households 1092
Non-family households 573
Dwelling Type
Separate House 906
Townhouse/Villa 208
Unit/Apartment 501
Other 51
Tenure of Dwelling
Fully Owned 402
Being Purchased 430
Rented 757
Other 5
Rental Market
Median Asking Rents $165

SOURCE: 2006 Australian Bureau of Statistics Community Profile Series