Douglas Shire Council

Diwan

QLD4873

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

Median House PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$238,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$226,800

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

169

Median age: 51

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

5.68%

Based on $238,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

4.70%

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 2026

78%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences156 (17.8%)
Offences Against Property115 (13.1%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order67 (7.6%)
Offences Against the Person64 (7.3%)
Assault56 (6.4%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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

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Daintree State School

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Wonga Beach State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

2065 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

16.9°C

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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.

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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