Woree is located in the southern region of the Cairns inner city area adjoining to Bayview Heights, White Rock, Mount Sheridan, Earlville, Westcourt and Portsmith. Woree is an established residential, industrial and recreational area, with some commercial land use along Mulgrave Road. The postcode for Bayview Heights is 4868.

Cairns' major horse-racing track (Cannon Park) is located in Woree and also the Woree Tavern. Major features of Westcourt include the Cairns Golf Club, Woree Bicentennial Aquatic Centre, Woree Community Centre, Piccones IGA, Calana Pharmacy, Southside Shopping Complex and The Cairns Coconut Resort.

Major shopping centres are located in neighbouring suburbs including Stockland Shopping Centre in Earlville and Mount Sheridan Plaza in Mount Sheridan. Woree is also just a 15-minute drive from Cairns CBD and centrally located from many facilities throughout South Cairns.

Woree features many schools including the Woree State School, Woree State High School, Saint Mary’s College and St Gerard Majella Catholic School. The area is also provided with the Cairns Sunbus public transport service with multiple stops throughout the suburb.