Airlie Beach vs Cannonvale, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Cannonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | 78.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 1,312 | 6,596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCannonvale
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for best valueCannonvale
- Best for best schoolsCannonvale
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach and Cannonvale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Airlie Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Airlie Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Cannonvale; Crime rate favours Cannonvale. Quick verdicts: Families → Cannonvale, Beach lifestyle → Airlie Beach, Best value → Cannonvale, Best schools → Cannonvale.