Edmonton vs Manunda - Portsmith

Edmonton and Manunda - Portsmith are nearby areas in Cairns with very different street layouts and access to services. Manunda - Portsmith is very walkable, with 86.6% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed, compared to 41.7% in Edmonton, which is only somewhat walkable. This gap is clear in daily errands: 85.2% of Manunda - Portsmith homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while only 41.9% of those in Edmonton have the same access. First Nations residents also differ, with the typical household income in Edmonton being well higher at $1,689, while it is $1,058 in Manunda - Portsmith.

Both areas are very similar when it comes to outdoor space, as almost all homes in both places are within a 15-minute walk of a park. This shared amenity is a common feature across these two neighbourhoods. While Manunda - Portsmith has a larger First Nations population and a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, Edmonton has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 53.8%.