Average rent in Douglas, QLD2026

Douglas sits in the Townsville local government area, 1103km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 7,868 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $360/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 51% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,868

ABS 2021

Median age
26
Distance to Brisbane
1103 km
Households renting
51%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Townsville

Renting in Douglas

Rent in Douglas sits near the Queensland median ($359/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $360/week. What stands out is the renter share — 51% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 84% separate houses and 11% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 7,868, median age 26, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 25% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 1103km from Brisbane, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Douglas?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Douglas, QLD was $360. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Douglas rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Douglas came in at $360 — 0% above. Douglas sits 1103km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 11% flats).
Which suburbs near Douglas have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Douglas's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Morayfield - East, Bethania - Waterford, Deagon. Doolandella, Nundah, Thorneside sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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