Whitsundays QLD

Postcode 4802 · Whitsunday LGA

Whitsundays is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Whitsunday local government area (postcode 4802). With a population of 2,281, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 29. Households earn a median income of $99K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Whitsundays is $750,000, having surged 11.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $400,000 (+12% YoY). The median weekly rent is $356 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,790.

Whitsundays is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1081, which is above the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Whitsunday LGA is moderate at 6,205 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Whitsundays offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($750K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +11.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$750K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability7.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+11.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education10/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$750K
11.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$400K
12% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$356
POPULATION
2,281
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age29
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,902
Personal Income /wk$942
Mortgage /mth$1,790
CRIME (Whitsunday LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,205
Total Incidents6,205
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1081
Total Students19
Government1
Hamilton Island State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1081
Data: 2024