Douglas Shire Council
Diwan
Diwan at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$226,800
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
169
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Diwan.
Diwan is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $226,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$205/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$238,000
$226,800
169
Median age: 51
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.68%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.70%
Based on $226,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
169
Median age
51
Family households
49%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
877
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Diwan.
Local schools for Diwan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Alexandra Bay State School
Daintree 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 Diwan.
- What is the median house price in Diwan?
- The median house price in Diwan, QLD 4873 is $238,000. The median unit price is $226,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Diwan postcode?
- Diwan is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Diwan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $205.
- What schools are in Diwan?
- There are 9 schools serving Diwan on this page, including Alexandra Bay State School, Daintree State School, Wonga Beach State School.
- How walkable is Diwan?
- Diwan has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Diwan?
- Diwan is close to Forest Creek, Thornton Beach, Cow Bay, Noah, Kimberley.
- What is the population of Diwan?
- Diwan has approximately 169 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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