Airlie Beach vs Cannonvale
The verdict
Airlie Beach rates higher for liveability (75 vs 65).
Scores
Airlie BeachCannonvale
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 75 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,312 | 6,596 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Airlie Beach — · Cannonvale —
Property
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 610 | 637 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 305 | 303 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,595 | 8,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Airlie Beach · Cannonvale
Transport
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 771.1 km | 771.3 km |
Liveability
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 23.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 6 |
| Parks | 25 | 56 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 500 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 912.1 km | 912.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 990 m | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.8 km | 16.7 km |
Population & growth
| Airlie Beach | Cannonvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,312 | 6,596 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,475 | 7,413 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | 2.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Airlie Beach or Cannonvale?
Airlie Beach has the higher residential safety score (Airlie Beach 83/100 vs Cannonvale 82/100).
Which has better public transport, Airlie Beach or Cannonvale?
Airlie Beach and Cannonvale have similar transport scores.
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