Browse houses in Stratford

Overview

Stratford sits just 6.8 km north‑north‑west of Cairns CBD, cradled between the Barron River and the lower slopes of Mount Whitfield and Lumley Hill. With a 2021 population of 1,198, the suburb offers a modest residential strip on gentle elevations (10–40 m) while the higher ground remains dense bushland, giving homes a leafy backdrop and easy access to nearby parkland and river‑side recreation.

Residents enjoy a suite of local amenities: the Cairns Regional Council library and adjacent community hall on Kamerunga Road, St Augustine’s Catholic Church, and a boat ramp with floating walkway on Greenbank West Road. The Captain Cook Highway provides quick road links, and the Tablelands railway line runs through the area (the historic Stratford station is now closed). Heritage attractions such as the former Explosives Magazine and a community‑built heritage trail add a unique sense of history to everyday living.