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Airlie Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Airlie Beach, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Airlie Beach QLD is 1,312 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Airlie Beach is $932 per week ($48,464 per year). Median rent in Airlie Beach is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Airlie Beach has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Airlie Beach has a population density of 430 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Airlie Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Airlie Beach is $1,925.

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Airlie Beach Population

1,312

residents (Census 2021)

Airlie Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$932/wk

$48,464 per year

#1788 of 14,663

Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

Mortgage

$1,925/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Airlie Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (686) Female 47.9% (630)

Population Density

430

people per km²

1,312 people · 3.1 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,011

Family income/wk

Airlie Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Airlie Beach Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Airlie Beach, 63.0% are owned outright and 37.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

63.0%

Owned with mortgage

37.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Chile
Canada
France
India
Germany
Iran

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Airlie Beach Religion

No religion

49.5%

Not stated

17.7%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

8.5%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Buddhism

1.2%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Airlie Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
French
Italian
Arabic
Persian
German
Macedonian

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Airlie Beach Employment

Employed full-time

41.6% 409 people

Employed part-time

26.3% 258 people

Unemployed

6.0% 59 people

Not in labour force

26.1% 256 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Airlie Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Airlie Beach Occupation

Community & Personal Service

20.2%

Managers

19.0%

Professionals

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Labourers

12.4%

Clerical & Administrative

6.2%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Airlie Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.8%

Engineering

19.4%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.9%

Health

9.1%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Creative Arts

6.5%

Education

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Information Technology

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Airlie Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

70.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

19.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Airlie Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Airlie Beach Marital Status

Separated

4.9% 60

Divorced

11.3% 140

Widowed

1.6% 20

Never married

50.9% 629

Married

31.3% 386

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Airlie Beach Ancestry

English

39.3%

Australian

24.0%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

10.2%

German

4.6%

Italian

3.5%

Dutch

2.1%

Spanish

1.6%

Chinese

1.5%

New Zealander

1.4%

French

0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Airlie Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

27.4%

Vocational Education

26.2%

Primary — Government

20.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.1%

Pre-school

4.8%

Secondary — Catholic

4.8%

Primary — Catholic

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Airlie Beach Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

2.3%

No need for assistance

97.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Airlie Beach Volunteering

Volunteer

14.9% 155

Not a volunteer

85.1% 887

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Airlie Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

7.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Airlie Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

48.0%

Walked only

22.2%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Ferry

3.3%

Other

2.2%

Bus

1.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.1%

Truck

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Airlie Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

18.5%

1 vehicle

48.1%

2 vehicles

26.5%

3 vehicles

5.5%

4+ vehicles

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Airlie Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.3%

2 bedrooms

44.3%

3 bedrooms

26.0%

4 bedrooms

12.9%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Airlie Beach Population Mobility

43.0%

moved in the last year

73.8%

moved in the last 5 years

7.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Airlie Beach Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Airlie Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Airlie Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

18.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Airlie Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

60.1%

Couple — children under 15

22.3%

Couple — no children under 15

8.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Airlie Beach Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 5

Previously served

3.8% 40

Never served

95.7% 1,002

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Airlie Beach Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

5.2% 54

Did not provide

94.8% 981

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Airlie Beach Children Ever Born

No children

59.0%

1 child

15.3%

2 children

19.9%

3 children

4.4%

4 children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Airlie Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Airlie Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

7.1%

30+ hours

5.5%

Did not do domestic work

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Airlie Beach Household Size

1 person

40.6%

2 persons

45.0%

3 persons

8.1%

4 persons

4.6%

5 persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Airlie Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

631

Moved from QLD

168

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Airlie Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Blended family — no other children

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Airlie Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

987

avg ICSEA score

758

total students

Cannonvale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 758 students

987

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Airlie Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Airlie Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,182/wk

Rent share 24.3%

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Airlie Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Airlie Beach is $932 a week, 25% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 279th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Airlie Beach	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$932/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,562/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$380/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,925/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	41	42	42
Rent share of household income	24.3%	20.4%	20.3%

Suburbs near Airlie Beach

The closest suburb to Airlie Beach is Jubilee Pocket, 2.0 km away.

Jubilee Pocket

2.0 km away · income $853/wk · rent $380/wk

Cannonvale

3.1 km away · income $873/wk · rent $360/wk

Cannon Valley

8.5 km away · income $1,003/wk · rent $470/wk

Strathdickie

14.3 km away · income $856/wk · rent $350/wk

Proserpine

21.9 km away · income $668/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airlie Beach

What is the population of Airlie Beach QLD?

The population of Airlie Beach QLD is 1,312 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 430 people per km².Airlie Beach is ranked #3,581 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Airlie Beach?

The median personal income in Airlie Beach QLD is $932 per week, or $48,464 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,011 per week.Airlie Beach is ranked #1,788 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Airlie Beach?

Median rent in Airlie Beach QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Airlie Beach ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Airlie Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Airlie Beach QLD is $1,925. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Airlie Beach?

The median age in Airlie Beach QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Airlie Beach a good suburb to live in?

Airlie Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,312.The median income is $932/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30016. All dollar figures in AUD.