Whitsundays, QLD 4802 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Whitsundays is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4802, home to 2,281 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Whitsunday local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 899 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,281
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,902 /week
- Median personal income
- $942 /week
- Median family income
- $2,281 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Whitsunday
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $356 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,790
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Hamilton Island State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.8% of the 31 resolvable premises in Whitsundays. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Node: 3.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,860 across the Whitsunday LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,750 theft, 1,325 drug offences, 679 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whitsundays?
Whitsundays (QLD 4802) had 2,281 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Whitsunday local government area.
What is the median rent in Whitsundays?
The median advertised rent in Whitsundays is $356/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Whitsundays?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Whitsundays covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hamilton Island State School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Whitsundays?
Whitsundays is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whitsundays?
Across the surrounding area, 4,860 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,750), drug offences (1,325), violent (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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