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Port Douglas, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Port Douglas is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,650. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,650 Population 2/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
138.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$27,851 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,851 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia, approximately 60 km (37 mi) north of Cairns.

People

Population3,650
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,851
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership56.2%
Housing Units1,460

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain138.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population3,650
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-16.4838°, 145.4673°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation138.3 inches (3,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,851
Median Age44.0 years

About Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,650. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 138.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Port Douglas has a population of 3,650 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,650
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Douglas vs Australia Average

The median household income in Port Douglas is $27,851, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,851 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $536, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 347 business establishments.

Income: Port Douglas vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,851
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,851
Avg Weekly Wage$536

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)347

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Douglas is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 56.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,460 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.2%
Owner-Occupied56.2%
Renter-Occupied43.8%
Housing Units1,460

Property Tax

Climate in Port Douglas

Port Douglas has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (29°C), the coldest is Jul (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2039 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29°C / 84°F 25.6° / 32.4° 402.3
Feb 28.8°C / 84°F 25.5° / 32.1° 420.4
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31° 426.5
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.5° 185.5
May 25.2°C / 77°F 22.9° / 27.5° 102.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 21.5° / 26° 53.0
Jul 23°C / 73°F 20.6° / 25.3° 39.3
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 20.8° / 26.7° 43.0
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29° 35.3
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.5° 48.7
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.8° 87.4
Dec 29°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.5° 195.1
Port Douglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 138.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4838°N, 145.4673°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 138.3"
264% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 187 km
2014 Ita Category 4 66 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 167 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 217 km
2006 Larry Category 4 114 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 250 km
1991 Joy Category 2 125 km
1990 Ivor Category 1 266 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 141 km
1986 Manu Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
February 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 16.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
August 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest

Port Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.4") and September the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Port Douglas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Port Douglas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Douglas Court House Museum

Libraries in Port Douglas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mossman Library0.0
Port Douglas Branch Library0.0

Hotels in Port Douglas

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birch Resort Port Douglas
Central Hotel
Club Tropical Resort
Coral Beach Lodge
Lazy Lizzard Motor Inn
Mantra
Mantra Aqueous Port Douglas
Mediterranean Port Douglas
Motel Port Douglas
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Pink Flamingo Resort
Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel
Port Douglas Sands Resort
Shantara Resort Port Douglas
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Tropical Nites

Restaurants in Port Douglas

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bam Pow
Bel Cibo
Bistro H by Harrisons
Bucci
Central Hotel
Chillys Pizza
Choo Choos @ The Marina
Court House Restaurant
Hi Tide
Iron Bar
Jade Inn
La Cucina & Bar
Lanternfish
Mango Jam
Marina View
Nautilus
Osteria Padella
Paddy's
Pasta & Co.
Rattle n Hum
Salsa
Sassi
Seabean
Siam by the sea
Steak House Iron Bar
Sunset Desk
Sunset Desk
Thai Douglas
The Little Larder
The Mexican
The Surfy
The Tin Shed
The Yachty
Under Wraps
Wrasse and Roe
Zinc Restaurant

Cafes in Port Douglas

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Fresq
Coffee Works Port Douglas
Grant Street Kitchen
Java Cafe
Origin Espresso
Steep
Toast Sandwich Bar
ZanDers Beach Cafe
Ziva

Gas Stations in Port Douglas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marano's fuel
Mobil

Banks in Port Douglas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Gyms in Port Douglas

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Douglas Gym

Airports Near Port Douglas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Bloomfield River AirportBFCSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Lakeland AirportLKDSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Douglas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port Douglas

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Great Barrier Reef

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Douglas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's by the Sea

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port Douglas

Great Barrier Reef
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Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Douglas

What is the population of Port Douglas?

Port Douglas has a population of 3,650 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Douglas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,851, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port Douglas?

Port Douglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 138.3 inches.

How is the job market in Port Douglas?

Port Douglas has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $536. There are 347 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port Douglas?

The median home value in Port Douglas is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 56.2%.

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