Overall score
Cairns North
50.4/100
Edge Hill
52.3/100
Cairns North vs Edge Hill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cairns North for retirees; Edge Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cairns NorthEdge Hill
Crime rate
Cairns North
236.9 / 1k
Edge Hill
236.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cairns North
384
Edge Hill
159
Population
Cairns North
5,334
Edge Hill
4,088
Metric leadCairns North 4Edge Hill 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCairns North
- Best for familiesEdge Hill
- Best for investmentEdge Hill
- Best for best valueEdge Hill
- Best for best schoolsEdge Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cairns North | Edge Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.4/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.9 / 1k | 236.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 384 | 159 |
| Green cover | 9.8% | 25.7% |
| Population | 5,334 | 4,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Cairns North is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Edge Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Cairns North is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability; Edge Hill answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability. Cairns North generally means more sought-after housing, while Edge Hill leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edge Hill, while Cairns North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.