Low Isles at a glance
Population
8
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Low Isles.
The postcode for Low Isles is 4877 (QLD).
Low Isles (4877) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.
Low Isles has roughly 8 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Low Isles's population at 8, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8
Median age
54
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 54
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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 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.
1,544
total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Low Isles.
Local schools for Low Isles
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Government School Catchment
Wonga Beach State School
Port Douglas State School
Miallo 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Low Isles.
- What is the Low Isles postcode?
- Low Isles is in the 4877 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- Where is Low Isles?
- Low Isles is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4877, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Low Isles?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Low Isles?
- There are 9 schools serving Low Isles on this page, including Wonga Beach State School, Port Douglas State School, Miallo State School.
- What suburbs are near Low Isles?
- Low Isles is close to Low Isles, Port Douglas, Cooya Beach, Rocky Point, Four Mile Beach.
- What is the population of Low Isles?
- The population of Low Isles is approximately 8 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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