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Whitsunday

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

The Whitsunday region in Queensland is famed for azure seas, tropical islands, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef. Airlie Beach anchors the area with lively energy, while nearby islands enchant with world-class natural beauty and relaxation opportunities. It's a gateway for sailing adventures, reef exploration, and sun-soaked leisure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-20.70°, 148.01°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,025
Local Cost
$1,730
Local Income
$3,040
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
1.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
921 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KCE
Distance
20 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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