What's it like to live in Cairns?
Cairns is part of Cairns Regional Council in Queensland
4870 · QLD
Cairns Regional Council Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 55/100 |
| Core Operations | 58/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What Makes This Area Unique
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef — tropical city between reef and rainforest
Cairns is positioned between the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest — two World Heritage areas.
Living here: Tropical lifestyle with unmatched natural assets. Trade-offs: heat, humidity, distance.
See Cairns Regional Council's full profile →