Cairns City vs Smithfield, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairns City | Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 74.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.5 / 1k | 42.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 95.5/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 799 | 177 |
| Population | 3,616 | 6,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSmithfield
- Best for familiesSmithfield
- Best for beach lifestyleCairns City
- Best for investmentSmithfield
- Best for best valueSmithfield
- Best for best schoolsCairns City
Comparison summary
Cairns City and Smithfield (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Smithfield (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Smithfield (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Smithfield (Qld); Crime rate favours Smithfield (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Smithfield (Qld), Families → Smithfield (Qld), Beach lifestyle → Cairns City, Investment → Smithfield (Qld).