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Cannonvale

QLD 4802 • Rest of QLD

6,596
Population (2021)
$45,396
Median Income
6.89 km²
Area
33m
Elevation
CoastalTropicalTourism GatewayFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Cannonvale

Cannonvale is a coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, serving as a residential hub just 3 kilometres from the tourist centre of Airlie Beach. With a population of approximately 6,600 residents, it offers a more affordable and family-oriented alternative to neighbouring Airlie Beach while still providing easy access to the stunning Whitsunday Islands. The suburb faces Pioneer Bay with views across to Pigeon Island, known for its summer migration of Nutmeg pigeons.

Life in Cannonvale revolves around the relaxed tropical lifestyle the Whitsundays are famous for. The suburb provides essential services, schools, and shopping that cater to permanent residents, including Cannonvale State School. Residents enjoy proximity to beautiful beaches, marine activities, and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The community attracts tourism workers, young families, and retirees seeking the quintessential Queensland coastal lifestyle at a more affordable price point than Airlie Beach.

Cannonvale falls under postcode 4802 and is governed by Whitsunday Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4802
Urban Area
Proserpine - Whitsunday
LGA
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.29°, 148.69°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.89 km²
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Whitsunday Transit — Airlie Beach 5-8 min
  • Whitsunday Transit — Proserpine 25-30 min
  • Whitsunday Transit — Shute Harbour 15 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
1097 km

🛣️ Remote tropical location; Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport 30km away; no rail service

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops walkable but car recommended for most activities; flat terrain good for cycling

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Whitsunday Shopping CentreCnr Island Drive & Shute Harbour Road Cannonvale 4802 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Paluma And Proserpine Shute Harbour Roads Cannonvale 4802 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,713
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,716
Census 2021
6,596
▲ 15.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,272
Income 2021
$45,396
▲ 18.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,534
Born Overseas 1,449

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 310
  • 2. New Zealand 289
  • 3. Philippines 78
  • 4. South Africa 77
  • 5. India 59
  • 6. Germany 56
  • 7. Thailand 45
  • 8. United States 41
  • 9. Scotland 36
  • 10. Canada 25
  • 11. France 23
  • 12. Ireland 22
  • 13. China 21
  • 14. Poland 19
  • 15. Taiwan 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,724
Australian 2,180
Irish 688
Scottish 649
German 343
Australian Aboriginal 205
Italian 186
Dutch 109
New Zealander 106
Chinese 101

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,386
Both parents born in Australia
1,726
Both parents born overseas
833
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.5%
Christianity
34.8%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
402 (6.1%)
5-14 years
833 (12.6%)
15-19 years
335 (5.1%)
20-24 years
412 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,059 (16.1%)
35-44 years
1,062 (16.1%)
45-54 years
907 (13.8%)
55-64 years
794 (12.0%)
65-74 years
557 (8.4%)
75-84 years
205 (3.1%)
85+ years
23 (0.3%)

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