Toowoomba Regional Council

Douglas

QLD4354

Douglas at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,283

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Douglas.

Douglas (4354) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.

Douglas has roughly 1,283 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.

Douglas 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Douglas's population at 1,283, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

1,283

Median age

45

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$253/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$215/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,283

Median age: 45

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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 Toowoomba 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.

16,889

total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences2,915 (17.3%)
Offences Against Property2,414 (14.3%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,155 (6.8%)
Drug Offences1,122 (6.6%)
Offences Against the Person643 (3.8%)

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

0

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 Douglas.

Local schools for Douglas

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Goombungee State School

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Haden State School

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Meringandan State School

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Frequently asked

About Douglas.

What is the Douglas postcode?
Douglas is in the 4354 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Douglas?
The median weekly rent for houses is $253, for units it's $215.
What schools are in Douglas?
There are 11 schools serving Douglas on this page, including Goombungee State School, Haden State School, Meringandan State School.
How walkable is Douglas?
Douglas has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Douglas?
Douglas is close to Groomsville, Bergen, Mount Darry, Goombungee, Whichello.
What is the population of Douglas?
Douglas has approximately 1,283 residents. The median age is 45.

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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