Cairns North vs Whitfield, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairns North | Whitfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 130.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 352 | 47 |
| Population | 5,334 | 4,262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWhitfield
- Best for familiesCairns North
- Best for investmentWhitfield
- Best for best valueWhitfield
- Best for best schoolsCairns North
Comparison summary
Cairns North and Whitfield (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairns North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairns North; Housing (desirability) favours Whitfield (Qld); Schools & preschools favours Cairns North. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Whitfield (Qld), Families → Cairns North, Investment → Whitfield (Qld), Best value → Whitfield (Qld).