Daintree at a glance
Median house
$515,000
Median unit
$355,000
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
93
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Daintree.
The postcode for Daintree is 4873 (QLD).
The median house price in Daintree is $515,000.
Daintree (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland. The median house here is $515,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Daintree has roughly 93 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Daintree scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Daintree's population at 93, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
93
Median age
54
Family households
66%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $515,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $355,000, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $103,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Daintree on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$515,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $355,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$515,000
$355,000
93
Median age: 54
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.63% (median rent $260/wk against a $515,000 price tag). Units yield 3.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.63%
Based on $515,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.22%
Based on $355,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Douglas Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
1,544
total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Daintree.
Local schools for Daintree
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Government School Catchment
Daintree State School
Alexandra Bay State School
Wonga Beach State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Daintree.
- What is the median house price in Daintree?
- The median house price in Daintree, QLD 4873 is $515,000. The median unit price is $355,000.
- What is the Daintree postcode?
- Daintree is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- Where is Daintree?
- Daintree is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4873, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Daintree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Daintree?
- There are 10 schools serving Daintree on this page, including Daintree State School, Alexandra Bay State School, Wonga Beach State School.
- How walkable is Daintree?
- Daintree has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Daintree?
- Daintree is close to Upper Daintree, Lower Daintree, Stewart Creek Valley, Noah, Forest Creek.
- What is the population of Daintree?
- The population of Daintree is approximately 93 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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