Dauan Island at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

131

Median age 21

The brief

What to know about Dauan Island.

The postcode for Dauan Island is 4875 (QLD).

Dauan Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.

Dauan Island has roughly 131 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Dauan Island scores 0/100 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dauan Island's population at 131, with a median age of 21. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

131

Median age

21

Family households

58%

Lone person

39%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$148/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

84%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

131

Median age: 21

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

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Transport

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Education

Schools in Dauan Island.

Frequently asked

About Dauan Island.

What is the Dauan Island postcode?
Dauan Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
Where is Dauan Island?
Dauan Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4875, in the Far North region.
What is the average rent in Dauan Island?
The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $150.
How walkable is Dauan Island?
Dauan Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dauan Island?
Dauan Island is close to Saibai Island, Boigu, Talbot Island, Boigu Island, Iama.
What is the population of Dauan Island?
The population of Dauan Island is approximately 131 (2021 Census). The median age is 21.

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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