Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
7 Short Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Cairns Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015
Height Limit
8.5m (or 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Redlynch is a residential suburb in Cairns with strong public school options, including the local Redlynch State School and Cairns State High School as the likely catchment secondary. Catholic and independent alternatives are within 2–4 km. Always confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the QLD education department, as zones may change.
Likely public catchment
Redlynch is likely zoned for Redlynch State School (primary) and Cairns State High School (secondary); verify with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Redlynch State School
In catchmentCairns State High School
In catchmentSt Monica's Catholic Primary School
Cairns Catholic High School
Trinity Christian School
Whitfield State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
7 Short Street, Redlynch is located in a quiet residential area with minimal traffic congestion. The property benefits from good local road connectivity with reasonable access to the Tablelands region's main arterial routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Short Street experiences light residential traffic, with some increased flow during morning (7-9am) and afternoon (4-6pm) commute periods to Cairns, but congestion remains minimal in this residential precinct.
Public Transport
Limited public transport options. Nearest bus services approximately 1-2km away. This location requires private vehicle access for most transportation needs.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Redlynch is situated in the Barron River catchment in the Tablelands west of Cairns. While the area experiences tropical rainfall and localised drainage challenges, it is not within a major flood-prone river valley like the Brisbane, Logan, or Mary Rivers. Risk is primarily from localised flash flooding and stormwater runoff rather than widespread catchment inundation; properties should be checked against current Cairns Regional Council flood overlays.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Cairns Regional Council flood overlay mapping where applicable
- •Elevation requirements for habitable floor levels in identified flood-prone areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Redlynch is a hilly, fringe-rural suburb in Far North Queensland (Cairns region) with moderate bushfire risk. The area features mixed vegetation including eucalypt woodland and rainforest margins on elevated terrain, placing it within a BAL-19 zone under QLD's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Properties should comply with AS 3959 construction standards for BAL-19 rating.
Crime & Safety
Redlynch, located in Far North Queensland, experiences crime rates below the Queensland state average, reflecting its regional suburban character. Theft-related offences comprise the largest category, though overall incident rates remain moderate for the area. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions with no significant upward or downward trajectory in recent years.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Redlynch is experiencing moderate suburban growth with incremental residential subdivision, local town centre revitalisation initiatives, and supporting infrastructure investment typical of established outer suburbs in the Cairns region. Development activity remains steady but conservative, focused on infill and small-scale mixed-use projects rather than major transformational precincts.
Redlynch Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmLocal council-supported town centre revitalisation with retail, residential and community facilities targeting improved walkability in central Redlynch.
Determination: 2025-2026
Residential Estate Extension - Redlynch South
1.2 kmMulti-stage suburban residential subdivision adding 80-120 dwelling lots to southern growth corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local Schools Infrastructure Upgrade
1.5 kmQLD Education Department funded expansion of primary school facilities to support growing residential catchment.
Determination: 2024
Wet Tropics Water Management Corridor
2 kmRegional stormwater and environmental management project improving drainage and biodiversity corridors across northern suburbs.
Determination: 2025-2026
Local Commercial Precinct - Multiple DAs
0.8 kmScattered approvals for small-scale retail, medical and service sector developments supporting local convenience needs.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Redlynch is a modern outer suburban area in Cairns with limited heritage significance. The suburb developed primarily from the 1980s onwards as a residential expansion area and contains few heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays. Nearby heritage assets include local schools and the regionally significant Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Nearby Heritage Items