Kuranda vs Speewah
The verdict
Kuranda rates higher for liveability (41 vs 19). Kuranda is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 13.6 km).
Scores
KurandaSpeewah
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 52 |
| Liveability | 41 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,273 | 850 |
| Median age | 46 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,284 | $1,521 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.0% | 67.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kuranda — · Speewah —
Property
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 22 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,628 | 2,588 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 550 | 588 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,645 | 10,645 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | Data not available |
Transport
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1268.7 km | 1262.0 km |
Liveability
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1407.4 km | 1400.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.5 km | 15.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kuranda | Speewah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,273 | 850 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,383 | 879 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kuranda or Speewah?
Speewah has the higher residential safety score (Kuranda 21/100 vs Speewah 22/100).
Which has better public transport, Kuranda or Speewah?
Kuranda and Speewah have similar transport scores.
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