Port Douglas
QLD 4877 • Rest of QLD
About Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a celebrated tropical tourist town in Far North Queensland, located approximately 70 kilometres north of Cairns within the Douglas Shire. With a population of 3,650 and a median age of 44, the town blends long-term residents, hospitality workers, and retirees drawn by its spectacular natural surroundings and relaxed pace of life. Median personal incomes sit below the state average at around $824 per week, reflecting the town's predominantly service and tourism-based economy.
Port Douglas is internationally renowned for its stunning Four Mile Beach, reef dive operators providing access to the Great Barrier Reef, and its proximity to the ancient Daintree Rainforest — one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests. The village atmosphere along Macrossan Street, with its boutique shops, restaurants, and bars, gives the town a lively yet laid-back character distinct from larger Queensland cities. With no rail service, residents rely on private vehicles or coach connections to Cairns, but the extraordinary lifestyle — warm tropical climate, world-class natural attractions, and a genuine community spirit — makes Port Douglas one of Australia's most uniquely desirable places to call home.
Port Douglas falls under postcode 4877 and is governed by Douglas Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Coral Reef Coaches / Sun Palm Transport — Cairns CBD / Cairns Airport ~75 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Captain Cook Highway (B81) is the main route south to Cairns; coach services operate daily
The Macrossan Street village precinct is highly walkable for dining and shopping, but a car is needed to access most services and the broader region
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Endeavour Street
Housing 2021 Census
17 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 244
- 2. New Zealand 148
- 3. Chile 62
- 4. United States 40
- 5. Italy 38
- 6. Germany 36
- 7. France 29
- 8. Philippines 29
- 9. India 25
- 10. Canada 24
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)