Overall score
Aeroglen
48.0/100
Cairns North
50.4/100
Aeroglen vs Cairns North, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aeroglen for families and beach lifestyle; Cairns North for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AeroglenCairns North
Crime rate
Aeroglen
236.4 / 1k
Cairns North
236.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aeroglen
89
Cairns North
384
Population
Aeroglen
405
Cairns North
5,334
Metric leadAeroglen 2Cairns North 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCairns North
- Best for familiesAeroglen
- Best for beach lifestyleAeroglen
- Best for best valueAeroglen
- Best for best schoolsAeroglen
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aeroglen | Cairns North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.4 / 1k | 236.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 89.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 384 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 9.8% |
| Population | 405 | 5,334 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aeroglen is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Cairns North is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Where Aeroglen is shaped by the coast, Cairns North offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Aeroglen is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Cairns North answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. Aeroglen generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Cairns North leans toward more sought-after housing.
Retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Aeroglen the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cairns North.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.