Airlie Beach vs Whitsundays, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Whitsundays |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Population | 1,312 | 2,281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWhitsundays
- Best for familiesWhitsundays
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for investmentWhitsundays
- Best for best valueWhitsundays
- Best for best schoolsWhitsundays
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach and Whitsundays offer different strengths across official suburb data. Airlie Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Airlie Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Whitsundays; Walkability favours Airlie Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Whitsundays, Families → Whitsundays, Beach lifestyle → Airlie Beach, Investment → Whitsundays.