Cairns North vs Edge Hill
The verdict
Cairns North rates higher for liveability (100 vs 89). Edge Hill rates higher for education (57 vs 52). Cairns North is closer to the coast (250 m vs 2.2 km).
Scores
Cairns NorthEdge Hill
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 48 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 57 |
| Liveability | 100 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,334 | 4,088 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,402 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 44.0% |
| Born in Australia | 50.2% | 69.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cairns North — · Edge Hill —
Property
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,700 | 2,691 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 656 | 660 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 1,020 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cairns North · Edge Hill
Transport
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1252.7 km | 1254.2 km |
Liveability
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 11 |
| Parks | 10 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 250 m | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1391.8 km | 1393.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cairns North | Edge Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,334 | 4,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,659 | 4,145 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cairns North or Edge Hill?
Cairns North and Edge Hill have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Cairns North or Edge Hill?
Cairns North has a higher average school ICSEA (Cairns North 1057 vs Edge Hill 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cairns North or Edge Hill?
Cairns North and Edge Hill have similar transport scores.
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