North Cairns vs Manunda
North Cairns scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 16/100 ), 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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North Cairns and Manunda side by side
| Measure | North Cairns | Manunda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $510,000 |
| Median unit | – | $225,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $310/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,191 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2112 mm | 2112 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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).
North Cairns vs Manunda: common questions
Does North Cairns or Manunda 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, North Cairns or Manunda?
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.
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