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Property Investment in Douglas, QLD

36 suburbs in Douglas council area · Part of Greater Cairns · Population ~13,169 · 6,573 dwellings · 2,428 km²

Douglas Council Average R-Score 61 / 100 — top suburb in Douglas scores 92/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Douglas92

Highest R-Score out of 36 suburbs in Douglas

Douglas council average61

Across 23 scored suburbs in Douglas

Suburb medians in Douglas range from $55,000 to $2,641,000.

3-year population movement: +4.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.8% of stock (~43 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (27%), Retail Trade (10%), Transport, Postal and Warehousing (8%), Administrative and Support Services (7%).

Typical suburb median price$730,000

Across 36 suburbs in Douglas (Sept 2026) · ~206 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.1%

Median asking rent ~$700/wk · Vacancy 6.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Douglas92/100

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Every suburb in the Douglas council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Douglas (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Douglas

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Douglas (Queensland).

Is Douglas (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Douglas (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 61/100 across 36 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 92/100. Across Douglas, the typical suburb median price is $730,000, median weekly rent is $700/wk, gross rental yield is 5.1%, and vacancy sits at 6.7%.

Which suburbs in Douglas have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Douglas (QLD) are Daintree (92/100, median $466,000), Wonga Beach (89/100, median $525,000), Mossman (87/100, median $480,000), Diwan (79/100, median $499,000), Cassowary (78/100, median $750,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Douglas?

Across Douglas (QLD), the median suburb property price is $730,000, median asking rent is $700/wk, and median gross yield is 5.1%, with homes averaging 206 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Douglas include Shannonvale (9.7%), Mossman (7.9%), Miallo (7.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Douglas council area?

Douglas is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Cairns) with an ABS estimated resident population of 13,169, approximately 6,573 dwellings, covering 2,428 sq km.

What are the best streets in Douglas (QLD)?

Every street across all 36 suburbs in Douglas is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.