Bayview Heights vs White Rock (Cairns)
The verdict
Bayview Heights rates higher for education (46 vs 34). White Rock (Cairns) is closer to the coast (360 m vs 3.3 km).
Scores
Bayview HeightsWhite Rock (Cairns)
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 34 |
| Liveability | 60 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,175 | 4,918 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,906 | $1,396 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 18.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bayview Heights — · White Rock (Cairns) —
Property
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $595 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,707 | 2,704 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 647 | 651 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 971 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayview Heights · White Rock (Cairns)
Transport
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1249.5 km | 1246.1 km |
Liveability
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 360 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1388.2 km | 1384.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 7.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bayview Heights | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,175 | 4,918 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,309 | 5,134 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayview Heights or White Rock (Cairns)?
Bayview Heights and White Rock (Cairns) have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better public transport, Bayview Heights or White Rock (Cairns)?
Bayview Heights and White Rock (Cairns) have similar transport scores.
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