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Queensland · Postcode 4877
Port Douglas postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1448 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Port Douglas at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Port Douglas vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Port Douglas | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,370 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,474 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Port Douglas is a locality 1448 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4877. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Douglas.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Douglas has a population of 3,650 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,370, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 84 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Port Douglas includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,474, with 1,337 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 43.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Douglas scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Port Douglas is served by Port Douglas State School.
Port Douglas is part of the Port Douglas - Daintree statistical area in Queensland.
Port Douglas details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4877 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,650 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,370/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $824/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,474 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Population Density | 359/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,337 |
| Australian Citizens | 67.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 84 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -16.483611 |
| Longitude | 145.465278 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1448 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Port Douglas - Daintree |
| Local Government | Douglas |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Cook |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 312 (8.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 281 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,237 (33.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,061 (29.1%) |
| 65+ years | 751 (20.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 247 (6.8%) |
| Asthma | 163 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 127 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 106 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 88 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 111 (8.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 661 (50.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 407 (31.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 129 (9.9%) |
Schools in Port Douglas
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Port Douglas. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.