Cairns - North vs Manunda - Portsmith

Cairns - North and Manunda - Portsmith are nearby areas with very different profiles for their First Nations residents. In Cairns - North, First Nations household income is far higher at $1,848, compared to $1,058 in Manunda - Portsmith. This is reflected in the personal income of First Nations people, which is well higher in Cairns - North at $721. Year 12 completion for First Nations people is also far higher in Cairns - North at 54.5%, while Manunda - Portsmith has a far larger First Nations population overall, with 4,173 people.

Life in Manunda - Portsmith is more urban, with a very walkable score of 6.3 compared to the somewhat walkable 5.3 in Cairns - North. This is seen in the layout, as Manunda - Portsmith has far more street intersections and far more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools. Both areas are similar in that about half of their homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services. The gap in walkability and street connectivity between the two remains a standout feature of their different landscapes.