Above-average rental yield provides strong cashflow and income support for investors.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Cashflow Opportunity
DEMAND
22 buyers/listing
Neutral→
LIQUIDITY
99d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
-3.3% vs 5yr
Neutral→
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
4.9%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
3.8% vacancy
Weak↓
#3/38StrongStructure 80$1.08MTop 2.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Port Douglas houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Rental yield of 4.9% is above the national average. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $1.08M, Port Douglas ranks #3 of 38 houses in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Vacancy sits at 3.75%.
Port Douglas Price History
All houses · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Shifting to SellersMarket tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+13.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+3.8%
Rents (12mo)
1.5%
Vacancy ↓
23%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$1.32M
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$935/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 4877.
Suburb Profile
Port Douglas at a Glance
SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,426/wk
Median household
Median Age
45
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
+35.6%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
30.6%owned22.2%mortgage26.3%renting
Demographic Trends
Port Douglas Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Port Douglas Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
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Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
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Atlaso rates Port Douglas as STRONG BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Port Douglas and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Port Douglas?
The current median house price in Port Douglas, qld is $1.08M, with annual growth of +25.9%. Properties sell in approximately 99 days.
How fast do properties sell in Port Douglas?
Properties in Port Douglas sell in 99 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Port Douglas?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Port Douglas's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Port Douglas?
The gross rental yield for houses in Port Douglas is 4.9%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).