Whitsunday Council

In Whitsunday, there were 728 sale listings and 130 lease listings available last month. The median sale price for houses was $700,000 and for units was $573,000 over the last year. The median weekly lease price for houses was $610 and for units was $480 over the last year.

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Whitsunday Council

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In Whitsunday, a notable portion of residents own their homes outright or are purchasers, while a significant number rent. The council area is characterized by a mix of industries including agriculture, construction, and real estate services. Mortgage and rent affordability indicators show a majority of households with manageable repayments. The population is spread across various age groups, with a higher percentage above 50 years old. The top occupations include technicians, trades workers, and managers.

The Whitsunday Region in North Queensland, Australia was established in 2008, combining the areas of the Shire of Bowen and the Shire of Whitsunday. The region has a history dating back to the establishment of regional local government in Queensland in 1879. With an estimated operating budget of A$48.8m, the Whitsunday Region covers a diverse area with a rich historical background. The Bowen Municipality was originally constituted in 1863 under the Municipalities Act 1858, while the Wangaratta Division was created in 1879 as one of 74 divisions in Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act. In Whitsunday, a notable portion of residents own their homes outright or are purchasers, while a significant number rent. The council area is characterized by a mix of industries including agriculture, construction, and real estate services. Mortgage and rent affordability indicators show a majority of households with manageable repayments. The population is spread across various age groups, with a higher percentage above 50 years old. The top occupations include technicians, trades workers, and managers.