Airlie - Whitsundays

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It is a community with fewer children and seniors than usual, while 19.8% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the national average.

About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the share of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.

English is the main language for 78.7% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 9.0%. Very few people speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A striking 49.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, now reaching 53.5%.

Typical personal weekly income is $898, which is a little above the national figure. While typical household incomes are about the same as the state average, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 19.8% having a long-term health condition. The number of people needing help with daily activities is also among the lowest for its level.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas. Volunteering has also dipped slightly since 2011, with 12.4% of people volunteering.

First Nations residents in the area have a higher typical personal income ($812) and a much lower unemployment rate (6.6%) than the national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 51.9%.

About 26.6% of people live alone, while 50.8% of households are couples with children. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Renters make up 40.2% of the market, which is much higher than in most areas. Detached houses are less common than usual, and only 23.8% of homes are owned outright, well below the national average.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a much higher rate of public transport use (4.0%) than most similar areas. This is despite having no official public transport stops or routes.

The population is highly mobile, with 53.6% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most areas.

The workforce is very active, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. The economy is heavily tied to tourism, with 29.2% of people working in accommodation and food services.

The area is a significant business hub with 1,931 businesses, more than 87% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been much higher than the state average.

The climate is wet and warm, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also among the highest for its level.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few are near public transport or health services.