White Rock (Cairns) vs Wrights Creek
The verdict
White Rock (Cairns) rates higher for liveability (49 vs 19).
Scores
White Rock (Cairns)Wrights Creek
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 13 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 21 |
| Liveability | 49 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,918 | 160 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,396 | $2,607 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: White Rock (Cairns) — · Wrights Creek —
Property
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $595 | 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
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,704 | 2,500 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 651 | 625 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,811 | 14,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: White Rock (Cairns) · Wrights Creek
Transport
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1246.1 km | 1241.0 km |
Liveability
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 360 m | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1384.9 km | 1379.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| White Rock (Cairns) | Wrights Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,918 | 160 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,134 | 183 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 3.41% |
Common questions
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