Airlie Beach vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | 159.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 415 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 1,312 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for familiesAirlie Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for best valueTownsville City
- Best for best schoolsAirlie Beach
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach and Townsville City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Townsville City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Townsville City; Housing (desirability) favours Townsville City; Crime rate favours Airlie Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Townsville City, Families → Airlie Beach, Beach lifestyle → Townsville City, Best value → Townsville City.