State Electorate · Area profile
Whitsunday
4,891 km²
Spanning nearly 5,000 square kilometres of coastal and inland terrain, Whitsunday is a spacious region where people often live in large, detached homes. It is a relatively young community with a typical age of 38, and it features a higher proportion of children and fewer seniors than most Australian areas. The region is marked by a strong workforce and high typical incomes, though it remains heavily dependent on cars for daily travel.
18 schools within reach make Whitsunday convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38 years old, and the area has more children and fewer seniors than most other regions. It is also more likely to be a home for people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.
English is the dominant language, with only 5.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 44.7%, while 42.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.
The area has much lower levels of higher education than most regions, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household and personal incomes are higher than both the state and national figures. About 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is higher than in most areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other regions, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to the national average.
Participation in unpaid care for children is about the same as the national average, but providing general unpaid care is much lower than in most areas.
Homes here tend to be larger, with more people per home than usual. This is consistent with a higher proportion of couples with children and far fewer people living alone.
The region is dominated by separate houses, which are far more common here than in the rest of Australia. Three or more bedroom homes are also well above the state and national figures.
Cars are essential, as very few homes have no motor vehicle and public transport use is very low. Working from home is also much less common than the national figure.
The area is quite dynamic, with 44% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also more common here than in most other areas.
The region has a very strong job market, with a much higher percentage of full-time employment and a lower unemployment rate than most other areas. Key industries include accommodation, food, and mining.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools compared to the state average.