Edmonton vs White Rock (Cairns)
The verdict
Edmonton rates higher for liveability (63 vs 49). White Rock (Cairns) rates higher for education (34 vs 26). White Rock (Cairns) is closer to the coast (360 m vs 3.1 km).
Scores
EdmontonWhite Rock (Cairns)
| Edmonton | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 26 | 34 |
| Liveability | 63 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Edmonton | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,409 | 4,918 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,643 | $1,396 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 18.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Edmonton — · White Rock (Cairns) —
Property
| Edmonton | 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) | $620 | $595 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Edmonton | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,691 | 2,704 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 649 | 651 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Edmonton | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 971 |
See the full school list on each profile: Edmonton · White Rock (Cairns)
Transport
| Edmonton | 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) | 1243.5 km | 1246.1 km |
Liveability
| Edmonton | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 360 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1382.2 km | 1384.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.0 km | 7.4 km |
Population & growth
| Edmonton | White Rock (Cairns) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,409 | 4,918 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,128 | 5,134 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Edmonton or White Rock (Cairns)?
Edmonton and White Rock (Cairns) have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Edmonton or White Rock (Cairns)?
White Rock (Cairns) has a higher average school ICSEA (Edmonton 887 vs White Rock (Cairns) 971; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Edmonton or White Rock (Cairns)?
Edmonton and White Rock (Cairns) have similar transport scores.
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