Darwin City vs Cairns City suburb comparison (NT vs QLD)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darwin City | Cairns City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.6/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 421.5 / 1k | 130.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | — |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 95.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 607 | 799 |
| Population | 7,149 | 3,616 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDarwin City
- Best for beach lifestyleCairns City
- Best for investmentCairns City
- Best for best schoolsCairns City
Comparison summary
Darwin City and Cairns City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Darwin City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Darwin City; Housing (desirability) favours Cairns City; Crime rate favours Cairns City. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Darwin City, Beach lifestyle → Cairns City, Investment → Cairns City, Best schools → Cairns City.