Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Port Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | 29.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 55 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 1,312 | 3,650 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Douglas
- Best for familiesPort Douglas
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for investmentAirlie Beach
- Best for best schoolsPort Douglas
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach and Port Douglas offer different strengths across official suburb data. Airlie Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Airlie Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Port Douglas; Crime rate favours Port Douglas. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Douglas, Families → Port Douglas, Beach lifestyle → Airlie Beach, Investment → Airlie Beach.