Djiru at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,055
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Djiru.
The postcode for Djiru is 4852 (QLD).
Djiru (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Djiru has roughly 4,055 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Djiru 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Djiru's population at 4,055, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,055
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,055
Median age: 50
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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 Cassowary Coast Regional 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.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Djiru.
Local schools for Djiru
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Government School Catchment
Mission Beach State School
El Arish State School
Feluga State School
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Frequently asked
About Djiru.
- What is the Djiru postcode?
- Djiru is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Djiru?
- Djiru is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Djiru?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Djiru?
- There are 10 schools serving Djiru on this page, including Mission Beach State School, The Rainforest School, El Arish State School.
- How walkable is Djiru?
- Djiru has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Djiru?
- Djiru is close to Bingil Bay, Narragon Beach, Mission Beach, Granadilla, Clump Point.
- What is the population of Djiru?
- The population of Djiru is approximately 4,055 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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