Douglas, Townsville City, Queensland
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| Locality | Douglas |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.3231 |
| Longitude | 146.74845 |
| Population | 8,522 |
| Density | 968.4 /km² |
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 4814 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1109 km northwest |
Douglas is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,522. The locality covers an area of 8.8 km², giving a population density of about 968.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1109 km northwest of Brisbane. Douglas is located at 19.3231°S, 146.7484°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4814. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Douglas breathes the humid air of the tropics, its character shaped by the fertile plains that stretch towards the distant, hazy mountains. It lies 4.0 km east-south-east of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 123°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-west of Townsville City. The land here is a deep, rich ochre, softened by a pervasive green that clings to every surface, from the broad leaves of banana plantations to the dense canopy of gum trees. The sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, falls in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the vibrant colours of hibiscus and bougainvillea that spill over fences. The very air feels thick, carrying the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a constant reminder of the generous, untamed nature of this region.
Historically, Douglas has been a place of quiet industry, its economy rooted in the rich volcanic soils that have sustained agricultural pursuits for generations. Sugar cane, once the undisputed king, still carpets vast tracts of land, its tall stalks rustling like a whispered secret in the warm breeze. More recently, diversification has seen the rise of mango and papaya orchards, their sweet scent mingling with the earthy aroma of the soil. The town itself retains a sense of its past, with low-set, verandah-laden buildings that speak of a time when life moved at a more considered pace, and the occasional rumble of a train reminds travellers of its connection to the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Douglas, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Douglas, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Douglas includes the postcode (4814), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Douglas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |