The Whitsundays region boasts a solid employment landscape, with nearly 35,200 jobs available across various sectors. Dominant industries include tourism, hospitality, and retail, particularly concentrated in key towns like Airlie Beach and Bowen.
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Region snapshot
Population
37,660
Median age
40 yrs
Jobs in region
35,191
Median weekly rent
$300/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$370/wk
Median household income
$956/wk
Region size
23818.97 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Bowen
Infrastructure
3
Airports
3
Hospitals
0
Universities
Housing
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
By the numbers
49 new roles this week· 64 in the last 30 days
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Share of live roles by employment type.
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Accor
Purpose As a Room Attendant, you play a vital role in our Housekeeping department and dazzle our guests by keeping our rooms super clean and paying attention to every tiny detail. Your responsibilities extend beyond t…
Accor
Purpose As a Room Attendant, you play a vital role in our Housekeeping department and dazzle our guests by keeping our rooms super clean and paying attention to every tiny detail. Your responsibilities extend beyond t…
Reef Catchments
About Reef Catchments At Reef Catchments, the work you do has a lasting impact on the places, communities and industries that make the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region unique. Reef Catchments is the natural resource man…
Queensland Country Bank
About The Role We are seeking an energetic and genuine team player to join our friendly staff in the Collinsville branch. This is great opportunity for someone who is looking for an opportunity to start a career in th…
Uber
What is Uber? Driving with the Uber app is a flexible way to earn. It gives you the freedom to choose when, where, and how often you drive — while earning on your own terms. Driving with the Uber app allows you to ear…
Uber
What is Uber? Driving with the Uber app is a flexible way to earn. It gives you the freedom to choose when, where, and how often you drive — while earning on your own terms. Driving with the Uber app allows you to ear…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Whitsundays.
The total number of jobs in the region is around 35,191, with a median weekly personal income of $795; this highlights a competitive job market relative to the local population.
The Whitsundays has approximately 15,451 households, with an average household size of 2. Common housing types include separate homes and rental apartments, with a median rent of $300 and a median mortgage of $370 per week.
With a total population of around 37,660, the region has a median age of 40 and nearly two-thirds of the population falls within the working age demographic, including 2,156 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.
The Whitsundays business landscape features nearly 3,913 local businesses, with key sectors including farming, hospitality, and retail that cater to the region's vibrant tourism industry.
Infrastructure in the Whitsundays includes three hospitals and three airports, ensuring accessible healthcare and travel options for residents, though the region currently does not have any universities.
