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
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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.
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100 new roles this week
Job types
Share of live roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in-region.
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Talent in Whitsundays
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News Corp Australia
What's the role? We are seeking an energetic, digitally savvy Entertainment Reporter to join our Brisbane newsroom. From major celebrity exclusives and red carpet events to TV, music, pop culture and the local arts sc…
Cotton On Group
Job Description Do you speak fashion? We're hiring Casual team members for our most exciting time of year! Let’s Chat! Born in Australia, loved around the world. At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what'…
OTR
OTR Group comprises of over 1000 retail, convenience, and quick service restaurants – including brands such as Reddy Express (formerly known as Coles Express), Smokemart Giftbox, and in S.A, Krispy Kreme, Hungry Jacks…
GFB Fisheries
About Us: Coral Coast Barramundi is an industry leader in Barramundi aquaculture, with a fully integrated farming operation in Bowen, including breeding, hatchery, nursery rearing, grow out system, and a HACCP-approve…
www.oceand.com.au
About the role Airlie Beach Jet Ski Tours is looking for a full-time Jet Ski Guide / Deckhand / Skipper to join our crew. We're the operator — we own our skis, run our own tours, and every guide is personally trained …
Whitsunday Foodservice
About Us As a proud family-owned business with over 40 years of experience, we are deeply rooted in the local community. Operating out of our expanded warehouse and office in Cannonvale, we now employ a dedicated team…
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.
