Cairns North vs Manunda
The verdict
Cairns North rates higher for education (52 vs 41). Cairns North is closer to the coast (250 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
Cairns NorthManunda
| Cairns North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 47 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 41 |
| 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 North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,334 | 5,191 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,402 | $1,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 50.2% | 61.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Cairns North — · Manunda —
Property
| Cairns North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,700 | 2,697 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 656 | 655 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cairns North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 928 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cairns North · Manunda
Transport
| Cairns North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1252.3 km |
Liveability
| Cairns North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 250 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1391.8 km | 1391.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cairns North | Manunda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,334 | 5,191 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,659 | 5,262 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cairns North or Manunda?
Cairns North and Manunda have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Cairns North or Manunda?
Cairns North has a higher average school ICSEA (Cairns North 1057 vs Manunda 928; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cairns North or Manunda?
Cairns North and Manunda have similar transport scores.
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