Mossman 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 | Mossman | Port Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.4 / 1k | 29.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 55 |
| Population | 1,935 | 3,650 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Douglas
- Best for familiesPort Douglas
- Best for beach lifestylePort Douglas
- Best for investmentMossman
- Best for best valueMossman
Comparison summary
Mossman and Port Douglas offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mossman leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mossman; Housing (desirability) favours Mossman; Crime rate favours Port Douglas. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Douglas, Families → Port Douglas, Beach lifestyle → Port Douglas, Investment → Mossman.