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Port Douglas

QLD

Port Douglas is a growing suburb in QLD with 6,041 residents.

SA2 code
306041165
State
QLD

Population

6,041

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+8.1%

3yr: +5.7% · 10yr: +12.8%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$350/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,441/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Port Douglas (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +5.7%5yr: +8.1%10yr: +12.8%Total: +40.8%

Population grew from 4,291 to 6,041 over 24 years, averaging 1.4% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 1.5%

Predominantly detached houses (56.3%), mixed tenure (63% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 56%
Townhouses 23%
Apartments 21%
1,081 houses444 townhouses395 apartments

Tenure

Owned 32%
Mortgage 31%
Renting 37%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
182 (9.3%)
2 bed
636 (32.6%)
3 bed
634 (32.5%)
4 bed
423 (21.7%)
5 bed
57 (2.9%)
6+ bed
18 (0.9%)

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All times in Australia/Canberra. Some series carry a 1-2 quarter publication lag from the source agency.