Cairns North vs Parramatta Park, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairns North | Parramatta Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 130.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 352 | 93 |
| Population | 5,334 | 3,621 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCairns North
- Best for familiesCairns North
- Best for investmentParramatta Park
- Best for best schoolsCairns North
Comparison summary
Cairns North and Parramatta Park offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairns North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairns North; Housing (desirability) favours Parramatta Park; Crime rate favours Parramatta Park. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cairns North, Families → Cairns North, Investment → Parramatta Park, Best schools → Cairns North.