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Business for Sale in Cairns & Far North

134 listings across greater Cairns & Far North · Median asking price $369,000

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Beauty Salon - Cairns

Cairns QLD

Staff Managed | Established 2005 | Long-Term Lease This well-established beauty salon presents an opportunity to acquire a well-established beauty and skin business with more than 22 years of trading history and a substantial repeat clientele. Located in a busy shopping centre, this award-winning Cairns salon offers a broad mix of everyday beauty services and advanced skin treatments inc

Health & Beauty

$195,000 +SAV, Negotiable

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Bus Charters & School Run - Cairns & FNQ

Cairns QLD

Retiring owners | Established 2003 | Five vehicles included | Nearly $300,000 annual net profit After more than 20 years building a loyal client base across Far North Queensland, the owners are retiring and offering their Cairns bus charter and school run business for sale. The business operates two school runs alongside private charters, with experienced staff, established systems, and more

Automotive

$587,000 WIWO, Negotiable

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Established Mobile Hydraulic Hose Repair Business Offering High Margins And Flexible Home Based Operations - WIWO - POA

Cairns QLD

An exceptional opportunity exists to acquire a turnkey independent mobile hydraulic hose, fittings, and repair business based in Bungalow, servicing the expanding Cairns region. Established for 21 years, this highly reputable enterprise operates as a fully mobile service, providing essential on-site maintenance and repairs across mobile services, maintenance, construction, demolition, farming

Manufacturing

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Mick's Pizza Pasta & Ribs - Freehold & Business - Atherton Tablelands, FNQ

Atherton QLD

BUSINESS + FREEHOLD PROPERTY – ATHERTON A fantastic opportunity to secure a profitable food business together with its freehold premises in a prominent main-road position in Atherton. Established in 2023, Mick’s Pizza Pasta & Ribs has quickly built a strong local following and an excellent reputation for its pizzas, pastas, ribs and takeaway favourites. Operating just 3½ hours eac

Restaurant

$650,000 +SAV, Negotiable

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Blind Outfitters - Atherton & FNQ

Atherton QLD

Profitable Blind & Awning Business | Family Owned for 40+ Years | Retirement Sale Family owned for more than 40 years and operated by the current owner since 1996, Blind Outfitters is a long-established business that has built an outstanding reputation for quality products, exceptional service and professional workmanship. Backed by decades of goodwill and strong word-of-mouth referrals, Bli

Home Services

$370,000 WIWO, Negotiable

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Cardwell Automotive & Towing Service

Cardwell QLD

Cardwell Automotive & Towing Service – Long-Established Mechanical Workshop, Towing Business & Residence on 4,650m² A rare opportunity exists to acquire Cardwell Automotive & Towing Service, a highly regarded and long-established automotive workshop and towing operation located right on the Bruce Highway at Cardwell. Operating since the early 1970s, this trusted local business has been

Automotive

$1,250,000 +GST, Negotiable

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Harley's Educational & Stationery - Cairns

Cairns QLD

Highly Successful Educational & Stationery Supply Business – Cairns Harley's Educational & Stationery Supplies is a long-established business servicing schools, teachers, and students in one of Australia’s most desirable regions. Offering a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for classroom and learning requirements, the business is a trusted provider throughout North Queensland. Establi

General Retail

$450,000 WIWO, Negotiable

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Established Roofing Company with Strong Marketing and Loyal Clientele

Cairns QLD

A long-standing roofing company with 15 years of successful trading is now available. The business is known for its high turnover, strong forward bookings, and well-established marketing presence across radio, television, and online platforms. The business provides professional roofing services with consistent demand, supported by forward bookings and strong brand recognition. Operations are s

Construction

$500,000

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Bloomfield Cabins & Camping – Tropical Tourism Opportunity on the Coast

Bloomfield QLD

A rare lifestyle and business opportunity in one of Queensland’s most iconic eco-tourism regions. Strategically located on the scenic loop between Cape Tribulation and Cooktown, Bloomfield Cabins and Camping offers a turnkey tourism business with significant potential for expansion. Surrounded by rainforest on 4.08ha and just minutes from Weary Bay, the Bloomfield River and the Great B

Accommodation

$1,500,000

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Piagnos News & Coffee Bar - Mareeba, Atherton Tablelands

Mareeba QLD

Dual Income Stream Piagnos New & Skybury Coffee Bar – Mareeba Main Street Location Located in the heart of Mareeba’s busy main street at 142 Byrnes Street, Piagnos News is a very well-established business that offers a rare opportunity to own a dual-income stream operation just over an hour west of Cairns. Owned by the current operator for 16 years, this business combines a long-standing

General Retail

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Profitable Mobile Auto Repair Business in Queensland

Cairns & Far North Region, QLD

This established mobile scratch and dent repair business has been operating successfully in Far North Queensland for 15 years. Key Highlights: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"> Business Type: Mobile scratch and dent repairs Territory: Far North Queensland region Established: 15 years in operation Trading Hours: 7 AM - 5 PM (flexible) Format: Home-based mobile service Sta

Automotive

$125,000

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Profitable Steel Fabrication Company in QLD

Cairns & Far North Region, QLD

32% Net profit margin, Very large forward orders, providing excellent futures. North Queensland steel fabrication business with a first-class reputation for quality and service. With over three decades of successful operation, the business displays impressive growth and outstanding profitability. Operating from a fully equipped facility close to the Bruce Highway, catering to a diverse client p

Manufacturing

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Very Rewarding and appreciated Supermarket-FNQ Tablelands

Herberton QLD

long established 17yrs + busy little supermarket and hot food outlet "pandemic proof" grossing over $2.5m with lots of room for growth.situated on the beautiful Atherton Tableland 1 hour from Innisfail.for sale well below establishment costs (price represents return of outlay in around 3 years!! includes the real estate) new building off street parking and modern equipment including ATM and forkl

Food & Drink

$750,000

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A cafe that trades 25 hours a week

Cairns QLD

A cafe that trades 25 hours a week Coffee shop. Closed by 11am. Closed weekends. Most cafes eat your whole week. This one trades 25 hours. Monday to Friday, 6am to 11am. That's it. It still turned over $164,612 last financial year. The numbers (FY26, vendor-supplied, subject to due diligence): Turnover: $164,612 Owner earnings (SDE): $115,719 to one working owner, no staff* Trading: Mon-Fri,

Cafe

$160,000

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Join Australia's #1 Signage Franchise | Proven B2B Business odel

Cairns & Far North Region, QLD

Join Australia's largest and most successful signage franchise network with an exclusive Signarama territory tailored to your region. As a franchise owner, you'll capitalise on a proven business model serving thriving local sectors such as corporate, government, retail, healthcare, education, construction, and tourism, ensuring diverse and consistent revenue streams. Why Choose Signarama: * Prot

Franchise

$230,000-250,000

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Established Bus Company For Sale with Option to Purchase Freehold Depots

Cairns QLD

Phone enquiries - please call 1300 594 794 and quote property ID 41743. Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established bus and transport company together with a substantial freehold commercial property. Established and operated by the current owner for 23 years, the business has built a strong reputation and long-term relationships across the Defence, mining and school transport sectors. Existi

Automotive

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Concrete Taxi Franchise - Cairns Area! Mobile Truck Opportunity! Potential $100 - 200k EBITDA!

Cairns & Far North Region, QLD

Following success in the wider Brisbane region Concrete Taxi is ready to expand! Tired of working for a boss? Tired of heavy construction work and looking for something easier? A Concrete Taxi franchise can be considered as a Mobile truck with a contract. There is presently no shortage of work. Franchisee's role is to deliver cement and aggregate to the site and mix concrete. Wheelbarrows are

Franchise

$290,000

Fully Promoted Franchise Opportunity | Proven Business Model & Support

Cairns & Far North Region, QLD

Become part of the world's leading promotional marketing and branded products franchise by securing your exclusive Fully Promoted territory in Australia. Offering essential promotional products, branded apparel, and comprehensive marketing solutions, Fully Promoted places you at the heart of your region's vibrant business community. Why Choose Fully Promoted: * Exclusive Territory: Secure sole f

Franchise

From $170,000

Enhance Beauty Salon

Atherton QLD

Perfect opportunity for a beautician ready to own their own salon! Established 5+ years with a loyal client base, strong local reputation and 4.9-star rating. Services include: Brows & brow lamination Lash extensions, lifts & tints Manicures, gel & nail enhancements Cosmetic eyebrow tattooing Why buy this salon? Established and trusted business Loyal repeat clients & referrals Modern, recently r

Health & Beauty

$85,000

RUMOURS DINER FOR SALE

Cairns & Far North Region, QLD

BUSINESS + FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY! Offering an established high-turnover business, freehold property and residential accommodation in one complete package, Rumours Diner presents an outstanding opportunity on the desirable Atherton Tablelands. Positioned in the picturesque township of Millaa Millaa, Rumours Diner combines a spacious café, substantial commercial kitchen, popular giftware offering

Restaurant

$780,000 + SAV

Market Snapshot

Cairns and Far North Queensland is a tourism and regional services market for buying an existing business, spanning Cairns CBD and northern beaches, Port Douglas, the Tablelands and Cape York fringe towns. Use this hub to compare live asking prices, filter by industry, and enquire on listings that match how you want to buy.

Listings on this hub: 134
Median asking price: $369,000
Coverage: Cairns and Far North Queensland (not Queensland-wide)

Figures update as listings go live or sell. Treat them as a snapshot, not a valuation.

Popular industries in Cairns & Far North

Business Services businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 29 listings
Food & Drink businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 25 listings
Construction businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 24 listings
General Retail businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 22 listings
Manufacturing businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 21 listings
Automotive businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 19 listings
Restaurants for sale in Cairns & Far North: 19 listings
Cafes for sale in Cairns & Far North: 18 listings
Home & Garden Retail businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 17 listings
Franchise businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 16 listings
Accommodation businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 15 listings
Home Services businesses for sale in Cairns & Far North: 15 listings

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Buying tip

Prioritise lease terms, rent review history, and how much of the asking price is goodwill versus assets. For hospitality, check recent BAS or POS extracts and local competition nearby. For services and trades, focus on recurring clients and how transferable the owner's relationships are. Register a free buyer account so you can enquire and save searches across this region.

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Frequently asked questions

How many businesses are for sale in Cairns & Far North?

There are currently 134 businesses listed for sale in greater Cairns & Far North on Business For Sale. The number moves as sellers list, sell or withdraw.

What is the median asking price for a business in Cairns & Far North?

The median asking price on this hub is $369,000. Medians shift with the mix of listings (a wave of small cafes or a few large assets can move the figure). Always verify financials on the listing before you enquire.

What types of businesses sell most in Cairns & Far North?

Hospitality is often a core pool (cafes, restaurants and takeaways), alongside retail, trades, health & beauty and local services. Jump into an industry hub above to see only that category.

Can I buy a Cairns & Far North business without a broker?

Yes. Many owners list direct on Business For Sale. You can enquire free on a listing, message the seller, and negotiate without a buyer-side broker if you prefer.

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Should I look at suburbs or all of Cairns & Far North first?

Start on this Cairns & Far North hub to size the market, then narrow to a suburb or industry once you know the price band and category you want. Suburb pages help when lease and local foot traffic matter (especially hospitality and retail).

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How many businesses are for sale in Cairns & Far North?

What is the median asking price for a business in Cairns & Far North?

What types of businesses sell most in Cairns & Far North?

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