Airlie - Whitsundays, QLD 4646
A small-town pace, well outside Queensland's capital and all the better for it.
- Small-town feel
- $370/wk Median
- 40.2% Renters
Airlie - Whitsundays Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.5k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $370
- To the CBD
- 903km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Airlie - Whitsundays Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Airlie - Whitsundays is a regional Queensland community of 14,523 residents, with 40.2% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $370 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Queensland's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Airlie - Whitsundays
Airlie - Whitsundays Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Airlie - Whitsundays Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Airlie - Whitsundays
Real questions renters ask before moving to Airlie - Whitsundays.
Is Airlie - Whitsundays walkable?
Airlie - Whitsundays carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Airlie - Whitsundays a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Airlie - Whitsundays has a 40.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Airlie - Whitsundays from Queensland's capital?
Airlie - Whitsundays is approximately 903km from Queensland's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 913-928 minutes.
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