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Conway Beach

QLD 4800 • Queensland

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRuralPeaceful
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About Conway Beach

Conway Beach is a small coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres south of Airlie Beach on the southern shores of the Whitsunday Coast. The locality covers just over 1 square kilometre and sits at the mouth of the Proserpine River where it meets Repulse Bay of the Coral Sea. With a 2021 Census population of 75 residents, Conway Beach is a quiet, compact settlement that attracts fishing enthusiasts, campers, and those seeking a peaceful coastal retreat away from the busier Airlie Beach tourist strip.

Conway Beach is best known for its two-kilometre sandy beach, excellent fishing, and access to the Conway National Park, which offers walking trails and diverse wildlife in the surrounding tropical hinterland. The beach is popular for crabbing, barramundi fishing, kite surfing, and land kiting, with mudcrabs, prawns, and a wide variety of fish regularly caught in the area. The nearby Conway Beach Tourist Park provides accommodation for visitors, and the locality serves as a quiet base for exploring the broader Whitsunday region. Residents rely on Proserpine or Airlie Beach for shopping, schools, and medical services, and a private vehicle is essential for daily life.

Conway Beach falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.47°, 148.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.15 km²
Population Density
65 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4800

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,213
Median 2023–24
$57,271
▲ 23.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,427

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Whitsunday Transit Route 860 — Airlie Beach via Shute Harbour Approx. 32 min to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
970 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail at Proserpine Station (approx. 35 km away)
By Car (Peak)
10 hr - 11 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
9 hr 30 min - 10 hr

🛣️ Airlie Beach is approx. 30 km north; Proserpine Airport serves the region

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small coastal locality with no shops or services; a vehicle is needed for all daily needs with Proserpine and Airlie Beach as the nearest service centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Whitsunday Local Government Area, which contains Conway Beach. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conway Beach known for? +

Conway Beach is known for its sandy beach at the mouth of the Proserpine River, excellent fishing for mudcrabs, barramundi, and prawns, as well as wind-powered sports like kite surfing. It also serves as a gateway to the Conway National Park.

How far is Conway Beach from Airlie Beach? +

Conway Beach is approximately 30 kilometres south of Airlie Beach, around a 30 to 35 minute drive. The Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine is approximately 35 kilometres away.

Does Conway Beach have public transport? +

Conway Beach is served by the Whitsunday Transit Route 860 bus, which connects to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal near Airlie Beach in approximately 32 minutes. There is no rail service to the locality.

What is the population of Conway Beach? +

According to the 2021 Census, Conway Beach has a population of 75 residents, reflecting its character as a very small, quiet coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region.

Is Conway Beach a good place to live? +

Conway Beach suits those who value a peaceful coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, fishing, and the Conway National Park, while being within a manageable drive of Airlie Beach and Proserpine's services.

What is the postcode for Conway Beach? +

The postcode for Conway Beach, Queensland is 4800.

Is Conway Beach a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Conway Beach is part of the Whitsunday LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.