Low Isles vs Port Douglas

Port Douglas scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Douglas (975) sits above Low Isles (958).

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Low Isles and Port Douglas side by side

MeasureLow IslesPort Douglas
Price and market
Median house–$903,000
Median unit–$425,000
Renting
House rent–$630/wk
Unit rent–$625/wk
Owner occupied–55.0%
Renter occupied–43.0%
Schools
Schools nearby92
Average ICSEA958975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0100
Transit score00
Bike score020
Population83,650
Median age5444
Climate
Annual rainfall–2094 mm
Mean max, January–32.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Port Douglas edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 958).

Low Isles vs Port Douglas: common questions

Does Low Isles or Port Douglas have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Douglas scores 975 vs 958 in Low Isles. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Low Isles or Port Douglas?

Port Douglas scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.