Douglas, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Douglas QLD is 7,780 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Douglas is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Douglas is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Douglas has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Douglas has a population density of 884 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Douglas is India. The most common religion is No religion (38.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Douglas is $1,633.

Population
7,780
Census 2021
Median income
$771/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
26years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Douglas vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Douglas is $771 a week, 3% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 694th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 26, 16 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDouglasTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$771/wk$747/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$2,025/wk$1,593/wk +27%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,633/mo$1,625/mo +0%$1,733/mo
Median age2642 −16 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%20.4% −2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Douglas, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Douglas Population

7,780 residents at the 2021 Census.

Douglas Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$771/wk
$40,092 per year
Ranked 4,115 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
26years
12 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,633/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Douglas Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,025/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Douglas against your income

About $8,775 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,665/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Douglas Schools

16
schools nearby
10
government
939
avg ICSEA score
9,342
total students
Annandale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 722 students
1019
ICSEA
Enkindle Village School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 58 students
1018
ICSEA
Ignatius Park College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students
1018
ICSEA
Riverside Adventist School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 61 students
1011
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 686 students
1010
ICSEA
Tec-NQ Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 375 students
972
ICSEA
The Willows State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 876 students
956
ICSEA
Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 198 students
930
ICSEA
Kirwan State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students
927
ICSEA
Kirwan State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,922 students
919
ICSEA
Cranbrook State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 592 students
910
ICSEA
Aitkenvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 366 students
870
ICSEA
Thuringowa State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 659 students
842
ICSEA
Weir State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 747 students
838
ICSEA
Heatley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 423 students
838
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Douglas, with a map

Douglas Map

Douglas, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Douglas, Queensland: 19.3232°S, 146.7485°E

Douglas Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Douglas

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (3,599) Female 53.8% (4,186)

Population Density

884
people per km²
7,780 people · 8.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,411
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
5.8%
England
2.3%
New Zealand
1.9%
Sri Lanka
1.2%
Philippines
1.1%
South Africa
1.1%
Papua New Guinea
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
3.9%
Punjabi
1.2%
Sinhalese
1.0%
Mandarin
1.0%
Tamil
0.9%
Hindi
0.8%
Arabic
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
32.9%
English
32.1%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
9.4%
Indian
7.2%
Italian
5.1%
German
4.8%
Australian Aboriginal
3.2%
Chinese
2.8%
Filipino
1.7%
Dutch
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.0%
Catholic
21.6%
Not stated
8.6%
Anglican
8.1%
Hinduism
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Buddhism
2.2%
Uniting Church
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.9% 2,237
Separated
2.3% 152
Divorced
6.1% 402
Widowed
2.9% 192
Never married
54.8% 3,610

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.3%
Couple: no children
28.0%
Couple: no children under 15
11.6%
One parent: children under 15
7.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.6%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
16.4%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Douglas

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,489 occupied private dwellings in Douglas at the 2021 Census, 51.1% were rented, 18.0% owned outright and 29.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
18.0% 449 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.1% 724 dwellings
Rented
51.1% 1,272 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
36.3%
4 bedrooms
40.9%
5 bedrooms
7.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.5%
1 vehicle
33.5%
2 vehicles
43.0%
3 vehicles
14.5%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Douglas

Employment

Employed full-time
39.6% 2,311 people
Employed part-time
27.6% 1,610 people
Unemployed
3.8% 221 people
Not in labour force
29.1% 1,696 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
44.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Managers
8.4%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.7%
Labourers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.6%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Walked only
2.6%
Bicycle
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Bus
1.2%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Truck
0.2%
Ferry
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.9%
Certificate III/IV
24.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.7%
Postgraduate Degree
13.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
29.5%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Engineering
14.7%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Education
8.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Architecture & Building
2.3%
Information Technology
2.0%
Creative Arts
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
17.9%
Secondary: Catholic
13.9%
Secondary: Government
13.6%
Primary: Catholic
13.5%
Vocational Education
11.2%
Pre-school
10.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.6%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
718
Asthma
225
Arthritis
154
Diabetes
119
Heart disease
97
Cancer
69
Lung condition
57
Kidney disease
38
Stroke
30
Dementia
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 522
Did not provide
91.4% 5,554

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 1,283
Not a volunteer
78.9% 4,794

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
4.6% 280
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 26
Previously served
3.8% 234
Never served
91.2% 5,566

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
57.6%
1 child
9.3%
2 children
19.5%
3 children
9.4%
4 children
3.3%
5+ children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
53
1971: 1980
52
1981: 1990
106
1991: 2000
151
2001: 2010
703
2011: 2015
335
2016
70
2017
70
2018
97
2019
131
2020
103
2021
22

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

28.7%
moved in the last year
65.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,130
Moved from QLD
1,278
Moved: same area (SA2)
368
Moved from VIC
104
Moved from NSW
97
Moved from overseas
80
Moved from NT
28
Moved from WA
24
Moved from SA
24
Moved from ACT
19
Moved from TAS
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.1%
5: 14 hours
29.9%
15: 29 hours
9.0%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.0%
Step family: no other children
10.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk $240/wk less rent
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Income: $745/wk Rent: $210/wk $150/wk less rent
Wulkuraka
Income: $778/wk Rent: $335/wk $25/wk less rent
Marsden
Income: $628/wk Rent: $350/wk $10/wk less rent
Crestmead
Income: $687/wk Rent: $350/wk $10/wk less rent
Thursday Island
Income: $902/wk Rent: $200/wk $160/wk less rent
Darling Heights
Income: $696/wk Rent: $320/wk $40/wk less rent
Wyreema
Income: $834/wk Rent: $330/wk $30/wk less rent

Suburbs near Douglas

The closest suburb to Douglas is Cranbrook (Qld), 2.0 km away.

Cranbrook (Qld)
2.0 km away · income $703/wk · rent $293/wk
Thuringowa Central
2.4 km away · income $816/wk · rent $320/wk
Kirwan
3.3 km away · income $809/wk · rent $325/wk
Heatley
3.5 km away · income $662/wk · rent $280/wk
Aitkenvale
3.5 km away · income $740/wk · rent $270/wk
Condon
3.5 km away · income $670/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas

What is the population of Douglas QLD?

The population of Douglas QLD is 7,780 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 884 people per km². Douglas is ranked #924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Douglas?

The median personal income in Douglas QLD is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year. The median household income is $2,025 per week. Family income is $2,411 per week. Douglas is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Douglas?

Median rent in Douglas QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Douglas ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Douglas?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Douglas QLD is $1,633. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Douglas?

The median age in Douglas QLD is 26 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Douglas a good suburb to live in?

Douglas is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,780. The median income is $771/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30871. All dollar figures in AUD.