Cooktown vs Port Douglas, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cooktown | Port Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.5/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.2 / 1k | 29.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 55 |
| Population | 2,746 | 3,650 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Douglas
- Best for familiesPort Douglas
- Best for beach lifestylePort Douglas
- Best for investmentPort Douglas
- Best for best valuePort Douglas
- Best for best schoolsPort Douglas
Comparison summary
Cooktown and Port Douglas offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Douglas leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Port Douglas; Housing (desirability) favours Port Douglas; Crime rate favours Port Douglas. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Douglas, Families → Port Douglas, Beach lifestyle → Port Douglas, Investment → Port Douglas.