Portsmith vs White Rock, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Portsmith | White Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.5/100 | 78.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.6 / 1k | 55.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Population | 314 | 4,918 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWhite Rock
- Best for familiesWhite Rock
- Best for investmentPortsmith
- Best for best schoolsWhite Rock
Comparison summary
Portsmith and White Rock (Cairns - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. White Rock (Cairns - Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours White Rock (Cairns - Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Portsmith; Crime rate favours White Rock (Cairns - Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → White Rock (Cairns - Qld), Families → White Rock (Cairns - Qld), Investment → Portsmith, Best schools → White Rock (Cairns - Qld).