Douglas VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Douglas, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Douglas VIC is 74 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Douglas is $974 per week ($50,648 per year). Douglas has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Douglas has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Uniting Church (37% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Douglas in 2025-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Douglas Map

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Douglas Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Douglas Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$974/wk
$50,648 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Douglas Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (34) Female 51.4% (36)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
74 people · 208.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,666
Family income/wk

Douglas Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Douglas Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
19.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Douglas Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Douglas Religion

Uniting Church
36.6%
No Religion
24.4%
Catholic
14.6%
Not stated
12.2%
Anglican
6.1%
Lutheran
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Douglas Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Douglas Employment

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Employed full-time
48.8% 20 people
Employed part-time
36.6% 15 people
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Not in labour force
14.6% 6 people

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

Douglas Qualifications

Certificate I/II
37.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Postgraduate Degree
18.8%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Douglas Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Douglas Field of Study

Health
42.1%
Engineering
21.1%
Agriculture & Environment
21.1%
Education
15.8%

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

Douglas Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Douglas Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
22.2%
$4,000+/wk
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Douglas Marital Status

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Married
59.3% 32
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Divorced
14.8% 8
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Widowed
7.4% 4
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Never married
18.5% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Douglas Ancestry

English
38.6%
Australian
34.1%
Irish
11.4%
German
10.2%
Scottish
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Douglas School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
31.8%
Secondary — Government
27.3%
Secondary — Catholic
22.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
18.2%

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

Douglas Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 130

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

Douglas Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.2% 19
Not a volunteer
57.8% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Douglas How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.5%
Walked only
18.8%
Did not go to work
18.8%

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

Douglas Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
43.3%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Douglas Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
39.3%
4 bedrooms
39.3%
5 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Douglas Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
76.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Douglas Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
128
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Douglas Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Asthma
5
Cancer
3

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

Douglas Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.7%
$3,500+/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Douglas Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.4%
Couple — no children
38.6%
Couple — no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Douglas Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.6% 5
Did not provide
89.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Douglas Children Ever Born

2 children
60.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Douglas Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.3%
5–14 hours
20.8%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
39.6%

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

Douglas Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
35.0%
4 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Douglas Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Douglas Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2021
2022
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Douglas Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Douglas

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,874/wk
Rent share

Douglas vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas

What is the population of Douglas VIC?

The population of Douglas VIC is 74 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Douglas?

The median personal income in Douglas VIC is $974 per week, or $50,648 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.

What is the median age in Douglas?

The median age in Douglas VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Douglas a good suburb to live in?

Douglas is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 74.The median income is $974/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20782. All dollar figures in AUD.