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Port Douglas Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Port Douglas Compares
Port Douglas vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Port Douglas
Same Postcode (4877)
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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.