QLD4802· Pop. 13,393Whitsunday

WHITSUNDAYS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WHITSUNDAYS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$365/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.78%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WHITSUNDAYS is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.1%
Consistent annual growth of 6.3%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,622/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

42.4%

54.8% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

15.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

899.3 km

Regional

Days on market

57 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

20 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

29.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

138/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4802

🏫3 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Hamilton Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1081

Cannonvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 987

Hayman Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

📚Combined (1)

Whitsunday Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1015

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

78/ 100

6.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1028ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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