Port Douglas, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,650 Population 2/sq mi density

79 ft Elevation 24 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Port Douglas, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,851

63% below

$27,851 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

76°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Port Douglas a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Douglas residents earn a median household income of $27,851 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,851. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 347 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Douglas is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

Port Douglas has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 138.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,650

Median Age44.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born31.9%

Economy

Median Income$27,851

Per Capita$27,851

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$536

Housing

C+

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership56.2%

Housing Units1,460

Climate

Avg Temp76°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain138.3 in/yr

Elevation79 ft

Did You Know?

31.9% of residents are foreign-born.