Cairns vs Kanimbla
Cairns scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cairns (967) sits above Kanimbla (966).
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Cairns and Kanimbla side by side
| Measure | Cairns | Kanimbla |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $310/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 2 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2112 mm | 2145 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.5°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
- Cairns edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 966).
Cairns vs Kanimbla: common questions
Does Cairns or Kanimbla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cairns scores 967 vs 966 in Kanimbla. 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 or Kanimbla?
Cairns scores 24/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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