Cairns City vs Cairns North
The verdict
Cairns North rates higher for education (52 vs 40).
Scores
Cairns CityCairns North
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 51 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 52 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,616 | 5,334 |
| Median age | 44 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,627 | $1,402 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.8% | 36.7% |
| Born in Australia | 35.9% | 50.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Growth: Cairns City — · Cairns North —
Property
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,683 | 2,700 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 664 | 656 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,811 | 14,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cairns City · Cairns North
Transport
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1250.3 km | 1252.7 km |
Liveability
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 104 | 12 |
| Parks | 6 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 22 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 400 m | 250 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1389.4 km | 1391.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cairns City | Cairns North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,616 | 5,334 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,836 | 5,659 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cairns City or Cairns North?
Cairns City and Cairns North have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Cairns City or Cairns North?
Cairns City has a higher average school ICSEA (Cairns City 1058 vs Cairns North 1055; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cairns City or Cairns North?
Cairns City and Cairns North have similar transport scores.
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