Cairns North vs Edge Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairns North | Edge Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 130.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 352 | 159 |
| Population | 5,334 | 4,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEdge Hill
- Best for investmentEdge Hill
- Best for best valueEdge Hill
- Best for best schoolsCairns North
Comparison summary
Cairns North and Edge Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Edge Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Edge Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Edge Hill; Crime rate favours Edge Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Edge Hill, Investment → Edge Hill, Best value → Edge Hill, Best schools → Cairns North.