Palm Cove 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 | Palm Cove | Port Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.9/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 29.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 55 |
| Population | 2,450 | 3,650 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPalm Cove
- Best for beach lifestylePalm Cove
- Best for best schoolsPort Douglas
Comparison summary
Palm Cove and Port Douglas offer different strengths across official suburb data. Palm Cove leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Palm Cove; Housing (desirability) favours Port Douglas; Crime rate favours Palm Cove. Quick verdicts: Families → Palm Cove, Beach lifestyle → Palm Cove, Best schools → Port Douglas.