Cairns City vs Mission Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairns City | Mission Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 16.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.5 / 1k | 12.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Walkability | 95.5/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 799 | 106 |
| Population | 3,616 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMission Beach
- Best for familiesMission Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleCairns City
- Best for investmentMission Beach
- Best for best schoolsCairns City
Comparison summary
Cairns City and Mission Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairns City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairns City; Housing (desirability) favours Mission Beach; Crime rate favours Mission Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mission Beach, Families → Mission Beach, Beach lifestyle → Cairns City, Investment → Mission Beach.