Cairns North vs Westcourt, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairns North | Westcourt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 130.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 352 | 99 |
| Population | 5,334 | 3,841 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCairns North
- Best for familiesCairns North
- Best for investmentWestcourt
- Best for best valueWestcourt
- Best for best schoolsCairns North
Comparison summary
Cairns North and Westcourt offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairns North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairns North; Housing (desirability) favours Westcourt; Parks & reserves favours Cairns North. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cairns North, Families → Cairns North, Investment → Westcourt, Best value → Westcourt.