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Property Investment in Whitsunday, QLD

55 suburbs in Whitsunday council area · Population ~41,374 · 16,259 dwellings · 23,819 km²

Whitsunday Council Average R-Score 69 / 100 — top suburb in Whitsunday scores 97/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Whitsunday97

Highest R-Score out of 55 suburbs in Whitsunday

Whitsunday council average69

Across 31 scored suburbs in Whitsunday

Suburb medians in Whitsunday range from $255,000 to $4,200,000.

3-year population movement: +7.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.1% of stock (~172 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.2B. Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (17%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (10%), Retail Trade (10%), Transport, Postal and Warehousing (8%).

Typical suburb median price$879,500

Across 55 suburbs in Whitsunday (Sept 2026) · ~196 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.5%

Median asking rent ~$775/wk · Vacancy 6.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Whitsunday97/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Whitsunday

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Whitsunday (Queensland).

Is Whitsunday (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Whitsunday (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 69/100 across 55 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 97/100. Across Whitsunday, the typical suburb median price is $879,500, median weekly rent is $775/wk, gross rental yield is 4.5%, and vacancy sits at 6.2%.

Which suburbs in Whitsunday have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Whitsunday (QLD) are Scottville (97/100, median $280,000), Gregory River (96/100, median $920,000), Flametree (94/100, median $850,000), Collinsville (93/100, median $370,000), Conway Beach (93/100, median $910,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Whitsunday?

Across Whitsunday (QLD), the median suburb property price is $879,500, median asking rent is $775/wk, and median gross yield is 4.5%, with homes averaging 196 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Whitsunday include Scottville (7.4%), Gregory River (6.6%), Collinsville (6.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Whitsunday council area?

Whitsunday is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 41,374, approximately 16,259 dwellings, covering 23,819 sq km.

What are the best streets in Whitsunday (QLD)?

Every street across all 55 suburbs in Whitsunday is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.