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Douglas Shire

Population

12,337

Douglas Shire is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 36 suburbs with a population of 12,337 residents. For property investors analysing Douglas Shire capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 44% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.

Douglas Shire property investment fundamentals show moderate signals, supported by positive population growth trends.

Growth Performance Prediction

Top 44% of areas

Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.

Overall Growth Potential

56%Average

Outperforms 56% of all LGAs

Key Market Indicators

Low Employment Health

Employment Score

1/5

High New Home Construction

Supply Score

1/5

Poor Population Forecasts

Population Score

3/5

Investment Outlook

This area shows moderate growth potential with mixed indicators across key market factors. Consider evaluating specific factors before investing.

Em

Employment Diveristy

Accommodation and Food Services - 27.00%

Retail Trade - 10.00%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing - 8.00%

Administrative and Support Services - 7.00%

Others - 48.00%

Commute Time

356mins

180kms

Common Transport Methods
car66%
walk8%
bike4%
Income Growth

Average Income

36 Suburbs in Douglas Shire

Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)

Trend Indicators:

Price/yield increasing compared to previous period
Price/yield decreasing compared to previous period
Suburb Name
Asking Price
Yield
Diwan
$1.8m
6.88%
Whyanbeel
$1.8m
2.67%
Daintree
$985.0k
5.85%
Newell
$1.4m
7.37%
Wonga Beach
$599.0k
6.76%
Mossman
$520.0k
6.10%
Port Douglas
$1.6m
4.99%
Shannonvale
$1.1m
12.24%
Wangetti
$550.0k
5.06%
Forest Creek
$599.0k
0%
Miallo
$970.0k
4.98%
Cooya Beach
$607.8k
6.44%
Killaloe
-
3.20%
Oak Beach
$2.5m
1.19%
Mowbray (Qld)
$2.3m
5.27%
Bamboo
$1.4m
0%
Finlayvale
$2.8m
0%
Craiglie
$1.3m
4.22%
Cassowary
$750.0k
0%
Cow Bay
$750.0k
0%
Degarra
$395.0k
0%
Noah
-
0%

Douglas Shire Property Investment FAQs

Is Douglas Shire a good area for property investment in 2026?

Douglas Shire ranks in the top 44% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Douglas Shire shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.

What is the median house price in Douglas Shire?

Median price data for Douglas Shire is currently being updated. The LGA contains 36 suburbs, each with varying property values and investment characteristics.

What are the best suburbs to invest in Douglas Shire?

Douglas Shire contains 36 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Douglas Shire depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 36 suburbs in Douglas Shire ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.

What is the capital growth outlook for Douglas Shire?

Douglas Shire's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Douglas Shire shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.

What is the population of Douglas Shire?

Douglas Shire has a population of approximately 12,337 residents across its 36 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Douglas Shire as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.

How many suburbs are in Douglas Shire council area?

Douglas Shire Local Government Area contains 36 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Douglas Shire, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 36 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Douglas Shire.

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