Douglas Shire Council

Noah

QLD4873

Noah at a glance

Median house

$315,000

Median unit

$226,800

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

6,771

Median age 47

About

Welcome to Noah.

Noah (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland. The median house here is $315,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Noah has roughly 6,771 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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Houses change hands at $315,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $226,800, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $63,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Noah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$315,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $226,800.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$221/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$315,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$226,800

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6,771

Median age: 47

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.29% (median rent $260/wk against a $315,000 price tag). Units yield 5.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

4.29%

Based on $315,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

5.07%

Based on $226,800 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Noah's population at 6,771, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

6,771

Median age

47

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Noah 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.

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.

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 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.

877

total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences156 (17.8%)
Offences Against Property115 (13.1%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order67 (7.6%)
Offences Against the Person64 (7.3%)
Assault56 (6.4%)

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 Noah.

Local schools for Noah

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Daintree State School

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Alexandra Bay State School

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Wonga Beach 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

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Noah.

What is the median house price in Noah?
The median house price in Noah, QLD 4873 is $315,000. The median unit price is $226,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Noah postcode?
Noah is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Noah?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
What schools are in Noah?
There are 9 schools serving Noah on this page, including Daintree State School, Alexandra Bay State School, Wonga Beach State School.
How walkable is Noah?
Noah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Noah?
Noah is close to Diwan, Upper Daintree, Daintree, Forest Creek, Lower Daintree.
What is the population of Noah?
Noah has approximately 6,771 residents. The median age is 47.

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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