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Port Douglas, QLD 4877
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$960,000
market range $850K-$1.3M
Median Unit
$385,000
market range $325K-$550K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.4%
market range -15.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Port Douglas
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Port Douglas market and investor summary
In Port Douglas, QLD 4877, the median house sells for around $960K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +4.4% over the past year and +6.9% over three years. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 131 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Port Douglas: people, income and schools
About 3,650 people live in Port Douglas, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 44, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 59% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $71,000 a year (about $1,370 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 74 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,650
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $71,000/yr
- Households renting
- 43%
- Family households
- 59%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 960
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Walk score
- 74/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Port Douglas
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What should I check before investing in Port Douglas?
Port Douglas has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.8%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +4.4% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Port Douglas?
The median property price in Port Douglas, QLD 4877 is $960K for houses and $385K for units.
What rental yield does Port Douglas show?
The gross rental yield in Port Douglas is 4.0% for houses and 7.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Port Douglas?
House prices in Port Douglas are up 4.4% over the past year and up 6.9% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Port Douglas?
The current vacancy rate in Port Douglas is 0.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Port Douglas?
Port Douglas has a population of approximately 3,650 residents, with a median age of 44.
What schools are near Port Douglas?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Port Douglas. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Port Douglas affordable to buy in?
A median house in Port Douglas costs about 13.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Port Douglas's population growing?
The population of Port Douglas has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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