Far North
Dowar Islet
Dowar Islet at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,526
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Dowar Islet.
Dowar Islet (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.
Dowar Islet has roughly 7,526 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.
Dowar Islet 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 Dowar Islet's population at 7,526, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
7,526
Median age
28
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$126/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,526
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Dowar Islet.
Frequently asked
About Dowar Islet.
- What is the Dowar Islet postcode?
- Dowar Islet is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
- What is the average rent in Dowar Islet?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $126.
- How walkable is Dowar Islet?
- Dowar Islet has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dowar Islet?
- Dowar Islet is close to Badu Island, Kubin, Mulgrave Island, Burrar Islet, Guijar Islet.
- What is the population of Dowar Islet?
- Dowar Islet has approximately 7,526 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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