Whitsunday Property - Research

Demographics
Demographic shifts The population of the Whitsundays has been increasing at a rate well above the state average, which is creating a strong demand for accommodation and housing. During the 05/06 financial year the residential population of the Whitsunday region increased by 3.6% - one of the highest rates of population growth for any Local Government Area in Queensland. The estimated residential population of the region is now just over 18,000.

Queensland government projections suggest the Whitsunday population is likely to reach 25,000 residents by the year 2021. According to the 2006 Census, the largest increase in population has come from 55 to 64 year olds, with this cohort increasing by 864 people between 2001 and 2006. The second largest gain in population was in the 45 to 54 years age group, indicating the Whitsunday area is very attractive to this mature aged demographic.

Based on this information and local observations, many of the new residents to the Whitsunday's 5-14 years could be described as ‘Sea Changers’ who are choosing to live or holiday in the Whitsundays area for the lifestyle benefits the area provides.

Articles
- Newspaper article: Buyers Sail into Port of Airlie with aplomb (2mb PDF)
- Newspaper article: Boomtown Airlie(2mb PDF)
- Newspaper article: Airlie on the rise (354kb PDF)
- Newspaper article: House Full (244kb PDF)

Whitsunday's Snapshots
- Area Information: Whitsunday's Snapshot (140kb PDF)