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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
86
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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