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Whitsundays QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Whitsundays QLD is 2,281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Whitsundays is $942 per week ($48,984 per year). Median rent in Whitsundays is $356 per week ($1,543 per month). Whitsundays has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Whitsundays has a population density of 10.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Whitsundays is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitsundays is $1,790.

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Whitsundays Population

residents (Census 2021)

Whitsundays Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$942/wk

$48,984 per year

#1691 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$356/wk

$1,543 per month

#3056 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,790/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1.1 per bedroom

Whitsundays Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (1,196) Female 47.5% (1,082)

Population Density

10.5

people per km²

2,281 people · 216.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$2,281

Family income/wk

Whitsundays 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)

Whitsundays Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 10 dwellings

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

Whitsundays Country of Birth

Australia

84.4%

England

7.3%

Indonesia

1.9%

India

1.7%

Chile

1.4%

Brazil

0.8%

China

0.8%

Canada

0.6%

Germany

0.6%

Fiji

0.5%

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

Whitsundays Religion

No Religion

44.7%

Not stated

27.6%

Catholic

15.5%

Anglican

6.1%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Buddhism

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.1%

Islam

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Whitsundays Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

82.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Whitsundays Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

42.8%

Other

20.0%

SAL Tot

11.7%

French

5.5%

SAL Indon

5.5%

SAL Tagalog

5.5%

Mandarin

4.8%

Greek

4.1%

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

Whitsundays Employment

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Employed full-time

70.3% 1,096 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 339 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 18 people

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Not in labour force

6.9% 107 people

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

Whitsundays Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.8%

Certificate III/IV

33.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.7%

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

Whitsundays Occupation

Community & Personal Service

23.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.1%

Labourers

16.7%

Managers

15.2%

Professionals

10.2%

Clerical & Administrative

5.4%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Whitsundays Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

25.4%

Engineering

11.3%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Health

4.7%

Education

4.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Whitsundays Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Whitsundays Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Whitsundays Marital Status

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Married

21.7% 473

↔️

Separated

1.9% 41

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Divorced

6.2% 135

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Widowed

1.3% 28

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Never married

69.0% 1,506

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Whitsundays Ancestry

English

30.4%

Australian

22.3%

Other

12.3%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

6.8%

Italian

5.2%

German

4.2%

Spanish

2.9%

Chinese

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Filipino

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Whitsundays School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

48.1%

Primary — Government

30.6%

Secondary — Catholic

11.1%

Secondary — Government

3.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

Pre-school

2.8%

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

Whitsundays Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.6% 20

✅

No need for assistance

99.4% 3,394

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

Whitsundays Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.1% 199

—

Not a volunteer

87.9% 1,440

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Whitsundays Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Whitsundays How People Get to Work

Walked only

46.3%

Other

16.9%

Did not go to work

16.6%

Bus

7.7%

Car (driver)

7.4%

Car (passenger)

2.4%

Ferry

1.5%

Bicycle

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Truck

0.3%

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

Whitsundays Car Ownership

0 vehicles

54.3%

1 vehicle

31.5%

2 vehicles

10.2%

3 vehicles

3.9%

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

Whitsundays Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

27.1%

2 bedrooms

32.3%

3 bedrooms

28.1%

4 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Whitsundays Population Mobility

51.1%

moved in the last year

78.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Whitsundays Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,367

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Whitsundays Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

112

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Whitsundays Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

0.3%

$400-$499/wk

0.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

22.7%

$800-$999/wk

25.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Whitsundays Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.2%

Couple — children under 15

28.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Whitsundays Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 30

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Never served

98.2% 1,612

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Whitsundays Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

2.4% 40

—

Did not provide

97.6% 1,598

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Whitsundays Children Ever Born

No children

84.2%

1 child

4.6%

2 children

8.2%

3 children

1.4%

4 children

1.5%

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

Whitsundays When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

112

2016

2017

2018

2019

141

2020

2021

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

Whitsundays Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.6%

5–14 hours

24.5%

15–29 hours

3.3%

30+ hours

1.7%

Did not do domestic work

38.8%

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

Whitsundays Household Size

1 person

38.0%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Whitsundays Where Residents Moved From

Same address

840

Moved from QLD

316

Moved from NSW

221

Moved from VIC

110

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Whitsundays Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Whitsundays Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,902/wk

Median Rent $356/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Whitsundays

Your weekly income

≈ $8,242/month

Median rent $356/wk

Left after rent $1,546/wk

Rent share 18.7%

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Income: $778/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $21/wk

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Income: $990/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $6/wk

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Income: $839/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $66/wk

Whitsundays vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Blackstone

Pop: 1,144 Income: $769/wk Rent: $328/wk

Ashfield (Qld)

Pop: 1,152 Income: $882/wk Rent: $393/wk

Stockleigh

Pop: 1,152 Income: $808/wk Rent: $440/wk

Monto

Pop: 1,156 Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk

Elliott Heads

Pop: 1,160 Income: $580/wk Rent: $293/wk

Tinbeerwah

Pop: 1,160 Income: $776/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitsundays

What is the population of Whitsundays QLD?

The population of Whitsundays QLD is 2,281 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.5 people per km².Whitsundays is ranked #2,839 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Whitsundays?

The median personal income in Whitsundays QLD is $942 per week, or $48,984 per year.The median household income is $1,902 per week.Family income is $2,281 per week.Whitsundays is ranked #1,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Whitsundays?

Median rent in Whitsundays QLD is $356 per week ($1,543 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Whitsundays ranks #3,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Whitsundays?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Whitsundays QLD is $1,790. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Whitsundays?

The median age in Whitsundays QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Whitsundays a good suburb to live in?

Whitsundays is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,281.The median income is $942/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 33066. All dollar figures in AUD.