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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
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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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