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Airlie Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Airlie Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,312 Population 4/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$31,502 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$31,502 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a coastal locality and resort town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Airlie Beach had a population of 1,312 people.

People

Population1,312
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,502
Per Capita$31,502
Unemployment7.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership49.3%
Housing Units525

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population1,312
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-20.2675°, 148.7147°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation56.6 inches (1,437 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,502
Median Age41.0 years

About Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Airlie Beach has a population of 1,312 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,312
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
297.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Airlie Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Airlie Beach is $31,502, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,502 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $606, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: Airlie Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,502
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,502
Avg Weekly Wage$606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Airlie Beach is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 49.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 525 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.3%
Owner-Occupied49.3%
Renter-Occupied50.7%
Housing Units525

Property Tax

Climate in Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 1293 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.6° / 31.8° 276.8
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.2° 304.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.6° / 30.4° 152.4
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.4° / 28.9° 107.9
May 21.4°C / 71°F 16.1° / 26.7° 53.9
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 44.8
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24.5° 17.1
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 11.8° / 25.9° 31.5
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 14.2° / 28.5° 19.8
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.3° 44.4
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.7° / 32° 92.5
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32.3° 147.3
Airlie Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2675°N, 148.7147°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 48 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 101 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 46 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 115 km
Aug 18, 2016 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.3 69 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 109 km
Aug 18, 2016 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.0 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 8 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 200 km
2010 Ului Category 1 4 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 179 km
2006 Larry Category 2 298 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 64 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 143 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 250 km
1980 Simon Category 3 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 12.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in

Airlie Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.9") and September the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Airlie Beach

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Island FM Whitsundays 88.0MHz Airlie Beach Central Queensland classic hits, news MP3 128 kbps
Gem FM 91.5MHz Bowen - Gem of the Coral Coast classic rock, community radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Airlie Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Proserpine Museum

Libraries in Airlie Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cannonvale Library0.0
Proserpine Library0.0
Proserpine Library0.0

Hotels in Airlie Beach

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airlie Apartments
Airlie Beach Hotel
Airly Beach Hotel reception
Club Wyndham Airlie Beach
Colonial Court Holiday Apartments
Coral Sea Resort
Mantra Boathouse Apartments
Marina Shores
Mirage Whitsundays
Portside Whitsunday
Shingley Beach Resort
Sunlit Waters
The Peninsula Airlie Beach
The Summit Airlie Beach
Waterview Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Reflections

Restaurants in Airlie Beach

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alley Cat
Anchor Bar
Beagles Pizza
Cooks bar & grill
Cool Lala
D'viet House
Fish D'Vine
Hog's Breath Cafe
Joa Sushi
KCs steaks&seafood
La Tabella
Lazy Joes
Little Vegas
Paradiso Airlie Beach
Schuckz
Sorrento
The deck
The Garden Bar
The Garden Bar Bistro
The Pub
Tides Bar and Restaurant
Treehouse

Cafes in Airlie Beach

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berry & Maple Patisserie
BOHO Cafe
Cafe One 3
Fruit N Rootz
Le Kiosk Café & Bar
Le Shack Cafe
Rufus and Co
Sidewalk Cafe
Sister's Corner Cafe
Village Cafe
Wisdom Cafe

Bus Stations in Airlie Beach

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Heart of the Reef" Transit Terminal

Banks in Airlie Beach

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Stadiums & Teams in Airlie Beach

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Airports Near Airlie Beach

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton Island AirportHTIMedium Airport
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPPMedium Airport
Bowen AirportZBOSmall Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
cape cloucester airstrip 300m lengthSmall Airport
Hideaway Bay AirportSmall Airport
KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIPSmall Airport
Lakeside AirparkSmall Airport
Lindeman Island AirportLDCSmall Airport
Midge PointSmall Airport
Shute Harbour/Whitsunday AirportWSYSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airlie Beach

What is the population of Airlie Beach?

Airlie Beach has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Airlie Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,502, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Airlie Beach?

Airlie Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches.

How is the job market in Airlie Beach?

The unemployment rate in Airlie Beach is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $606. There are 125 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Airlie Beach?

The median home value in Airlie Beach is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 49.3%.

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