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Daintree Tour Guide
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Douglas Fast Facts

Douglas Shire’s unemployment rate in 2026 is 5.2%, up 1% since 2025

In May 2026, vacancy rates in postcodes 4877 (1.5%) and 4873 (1.3%) were lower than Brisbane (2.1%) and higher than Cairns (0.8%)