Side by sideSuburb comparison

Low Isles vs Port Douglas.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Port Douglas edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Douglas (975) sits above Low Isles (958).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsLow 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.

The numbers behind the take

Low Isles
Metric
Port Douglas

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
55.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
0
Bike score
20
8
Population
3,650
54
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
2
958
Avg ICSEA
975

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).