The size of Port Douglas is approximately 9.9 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 10.2% of total area. The population of Port Douglas in 2011 was 3,205 people. By 2016 the population was 3,518 showing a population growth of 9.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Port Douglas is 30-39 years. Households in Port Douglas are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Port Douglas work in a community and personal service occupation. In 2011, 43.1% of the homes in Port Douglas were owner-occupied compared with 48.2% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $840,000.