Doomadgee
With a median age of 25, Doomadgee sits 15 years below the national median, making it one of Queensland's youngest communities by demographic profile. The population of 1,387 is spread across 1,548 square kilometres at a density of just 0.9 people per km2, a remote footprint that shapes almost every economic and social characteristic here. Household income sits in the 26.6th percentile nationally, and the labour force participation rate of 27.5% is unusually low compared to the national average, because most working-age residents are not actively in the labour market. All occupied dwellings are rented, with weekly rent averaging $120, well below state medians.
Population
1,387
Median Age
25.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,223/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$174K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Doomadgee is almost entirely a rental community, with 100% of occupied dwellings rented and zero recorded mortgage or outright ownership figures in the dataset. The estimated median house price of $174,000, derived from rent data for 2025, is very low compared to Queensland state medians, reflecting the remote location and the absence of a conventional private sales market. Separate houses make up 91% of dwelling stock, with apartments at 7.9% and semi-detached homes at 1.1%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 46.2%, followed by two-bedroom at 28.3%. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 13.9% and rent-to-income of 9.8% sit below stress thresholds, though this partly reflects the low income base rather than affordability relative to broader markets.
For Buyers
Doomadgee is almost entirely a rental community, with 100% of occupied dwellings rented and zero recorded mortgage or outright ownership figures in the dataset. The estimated median house price of $174,000, derived from rent data for 2025, is very low compared to Queensland state medians, reflecting the remote location and the absence of a conventional private sales market. Separate houses make up 91% of dwelling stock, with apartments at 7.9% and semi-detached homes at 1.1%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 46.2%, followed by two-bedroom at 28.3%. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 13.9% and rent-to-income of 9.8% sit below stress thresholds, though this partly reflects the low income base rather than affordability relative to broader markets.
For Investors
The 100% renter occupancy rate is unusual nationally, but the investment context here differs from typical rental markets. Weekly rent of $120 against a $174,000 estimated median implies a gross yield around 3.6%, higher than many metropolitan suburbs, but the vacancy rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average of roughly 2-3%, signalling a meaningful proportion of dwellings sitting unoccupied. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, indicating no new supply pipeline. The remote location in far northwest Queensland, limited services, and low income base of the 26.6th household income percentile nationally make conventional investment analysis less applicable here than in suburban markets.
Schools in Doomadgee iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Doomadgee State School
Prep-10 · 353 students
Demographics
The median age of 25 is 15 years below the national figure, one of the most pronounced youth skews in Queensland. The community has an average household size of 4.2 persons, compared to the national average of around 2.5, reflecting multi-generational living patterns common in remote Indigenous communities. Overseas-born residents make up just 2.8% of the population, which is 18.8 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a largely local-born population. University qualification rates stand at 21.2%, which is 8.9 percentage points below national, and the Year 12 completion rate records at 0.0% in the data, suggesting most educational attainment occurs outside the suburb or is not captured in standard Census metrics. Volunteering rates are low at 4.9%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.0%
Houses
1.1%
Townhouse
7.9%
Apartment
Tenure
The dwelling stock is dominated by separate houses at 91%, well above state and national averages, with apartments at 7.9% and semi-detached at 1.1%. Three-bedroom homes account for 46.2% of the mix, followed by two-bedroom dwellings at 28.3% and four-plus bedroom homes at 19.2%. The tenure structure here is unlike any other Queensland suburb in this dataset: 100% of occupied dwellings are rented, with no outright owners or mortgage holders recorded. The estimated median house price of $174,000 is substantially lower than Queensland state medians for comparable detached housing. Vacancy sits at 16.5%, which is high compared to typical Queensland suburban markets, pointing to underutilisation of the existing housing stock rather than a supply shortage.
Mortgage / mo
$737
Rent / wk
$120
HH Size
4.2
Personal Income / wk
$354
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
16.5%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
9.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
9.5%
Couples, no children
1,215
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local economy is almost entirely public sector driven. Education accounts for 37.3% of employed residents, Healthcare for 27.1%, and Public Administration for 20.3%, meaning roughly 85% of local employment sits in government-funded sectors. This pattern is typical of remote service delivery communities and makes the local economy largely insulated from private market cycles but dependent on government funding. The unemployment rate of 18.7% is well above national averages, and the labour force participation rate of 27.5% is very low, meaning the majority of working-age adults are not actively seeking employment. Full-time employment among the employed reaches 58.7%. Weekly personal income averages $354, placing household income in the 26.6th percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.7%
Part-time
22.6%
Participation
27.5%
Employed
213
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.2%
Postgraduate
5.3%
Born Overseas
2.8%
Dwellings
279
Transport to Work
Walking and cycling are the dominant modes of travel at 47.6% of commutes, far above national averages, which reflects both the compact layout of the township and limited car access for many residents. Car commuting sits at 27.4% and public transport at 1.9%. No schools are recorded inside Doomadgee in this dataset, though the suburb hosts a school servicing the community given its status as a remote township. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset. Housing stress is low by the standard metrics, with rent-to-income at 9.8% and mortgage-to-income at 13.9%, both below standard stress thresholds. About 2.6% of residents, or 34 people, require daily assistance, consistent with a young population profile.
Drive
27.4%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
47.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Doomadgee compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doomadgee a good suburb to live in?
Doomadgee is a remote township in far northwest Queensland with a population of 1,387, a median age of 25 (15 years below national), and all housing available as rentals at $120 per week. Services are government-funded, with Education, Healthcare and Public Administration making up around 85% of local employment. Suitability depends heavily on whether you are working in those sectors.
What is the median house price in Doomadgee?
The estimated median house price is $174,000, derived from rent data for 2025. Weekly rent averages $120, which is well below Queensland state medians. All occupied dwellings in Doomadgee are rented, so there is no active private sales market to generate direct transaction-based price data.
What schools are in Doomadgee?
No schools appear in the structured dataset for Doomadgee. The community is a remote township in Queensland's Gulf Country, and given its population of 1,387 it operates a local school servicing the community, though enrolment and ICSEA data are not available in this dataset.
Is Doomadgee safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Doomadgee in this dataset. The suburb has a labour force participation rate of 27.5% and an unemployment rate of 18.7% among active job seekers, both indicators that are commonly associated with economic stress in remote communities nationally.
Is Doomadgee good for property investment?
Doomadgee has a 100% rental occupancy rate and an estimated gross yield of around 3.6% based on $120 weekly rent against a $174,000 estimated median. However, the vacancy rate of 16.5% is high by national standards, there were 0 development applications in the past 12 months, and the remote location with household income in the 26.6th percentile nationally limits demand-side growth drivers.
How is Doomadgee's population changing?
Doomadgee's current population is 1,387 across 1,548 square kilometres. Detailed growth forecasts are not available in this dataset. The residential stability rate is high, with 85.6% of residents remaining at the same address, indicating a stable rather than rapidly changing community. The median age of 25 is 15 years below national, suggesting a young demographic base.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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