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Airlie Beach Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Airlie Beach Compares
Airlie Beach vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Airlie Beach | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,925 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Airlie Beach is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4802. It lies roughly 913 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Whitsunday.
According to the 2021 Census, Airlie Beach has a population of 1,312 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 17 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Airlie Beach includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,925, with 437 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 50.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Airlie Beach scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Airlie Beach is part of the Whitsunday statistical area in Queensland.
Airlie Beach Details
| Postcode | 4802 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,312 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $932/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,925 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population Density | 430/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 437 |
| Australian Citizens | 64.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -20.2675 |
| Longitude | 148.716944 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 913 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Whitsunday |
| Local Government | Whitsunday |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 76 (5.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 128 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 527 (40.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 399 (30.4%) |
| 65+ years | 175 (13.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 75 (5.7%) |
| Arthritis | 60 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 35 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 31 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 29 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 81 (18.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 210 (48.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 116 (26.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (6.9%) |
Suburbs Near Airlie Beach
Same Postcode (4802)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.