Cairns City 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 | Cairns City | Port Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.5 / 1k | 29.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 95.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 799 | 55 |
| Population | 3,616 | 3,650 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Douglas
- Best for familiesPort Douglas
- Best for beach lifestyleCairns City
- Best for investmentPort Douglas
- Best for best valuePort Douglas
- Best for best schoolsCairns City
Comparison summary
Cairns City and Port Douglas offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairns City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairns City; Housing (desirability) favours Port Douglas; Crime rate favours Port Douglas. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Douglas, Families → Port Douglas, Beach lifestyle → Cairns City, Investment → Port Douglas.