Manunda vs North Cairns

North Cairns scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Cairns (968) sits above Manunda (967).

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Manunda and North Cairns side by side

MeasureManundaNorth Cairns
Price and market
Median house$510,000–
Median unit$225,000–
Renting
House rent$310/wk–
Unit rent$470/wk–
Owner occupied41.0%–
Renter occupied55.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA967968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1620
Transit score200
Bike score100100
Population5,191–
Median age39–
Climate
Annual rainfall2112 mm2112 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.6°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
North Cairns edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 967).

Manunda vs North Cairns: common questions

Does Manunda or North Cairns have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Cairns scores 968 vs 967 in Manunda. 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, Manunda or North Cairns?

North Cairns scores 20/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.