Cairns Central vs Portsmith
Cairns Central scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Portsmith (971) sits above Cairns Central (964).
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Cairns Central and Portsmith side by side
| Measure | Cairns Central | Portsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 10 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 314 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2166 mm | 2166 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Portsmith edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 964).
Cairns Central vs Portsmith: common questions
Does Cairns Central or Portsmith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Portsmith scores 971 vs 964 in Cairns Central. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cairns Central or Portsmith?
Cairns Central scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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