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Wilson Beach

QLD 4800 • Queensland

68
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Wilson Beach

Wilson Beach is a small coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, within the Whitsunday Regional Council local government area, situated along the foreshore where the Proserpine River estuary meets the Coral Sea. The locality covers just 1.5 square kilometres and lies approximately 10 kilometres south of Proserpine and 892 kilometres north of Brisbane, placing it within the heart of the Whitsunday tourism corridor. With a very small permanent resident population, it is a quiet, semi-rural coastal settlement on the edge of the iconic Whitsunday holiday region.

Wilson Beach is bordered to the south by the Proserpine River estuary, a rich estuarine environment supporting birdlife and mangrove ecosystems typical of the Whitsunday coastline. The Whitsunday Region is world-famous for its 74 islands, the Great Barrier Reef, and Airlie Beach — the main tourist hub approximately 30 kilometres to the east. Proserpine, the nearest service town, offers supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and rail connections to Brisbane, making Wilson Beach a quietly appealing address with proximity to both natural beauty and essential services.

Wilson 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
1.49 km²
Population Density
46 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Proserpine Station
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Whitsunday Transit / regional services — Proserpine / Airlie Beach 15-25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
892 km
By Train
Train from Proserpine (~11 hrs to Brisbane); Spirit of Queensland service
By Car (Peak)
9-10 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
8.5-9.5 hrs

🛣️ Bruce Highway accessible via Proserpine; Whitsunday Coast Airport nearby

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small coastal locality with no local shops; a car is needed for all daily services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
68
▲ 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Beach known for? +

Wilson Beach is known for its peaceful coastal setting at the mouth of the Proserpine River estuary, set within the iconic Whitsunday Region — close to Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.

How far is Wilson Beach from Proserpine? +

Wilson Beach is approximately 10 kilometres south of Proserpine, the nearest service town, around a 10 to 15 minute drive for shopping, schools, and healthcare.

Does Wilson Beach have public transport? +

Regional bus services connect Wilson Beach to Proserpine and Airlie Beach. Proserpine has a rail station on the Brisbane to Cairns line, with the Spirit of Queensland train service.

What is the population of Wilson Beach? +

Wilson Beach has a very small permanent population, with the locality covering just 1.5 square kilometres at the southern edge of the Whitsunday Region.

Is Wilson Beach a good place to live? +

Wilson Beach offers a quiet coastal lifestyle near the world-famous Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, suited to those who value nature and seclusion with access to Proserpine's services and Airlie Beach's tourism amenities nearby.

What is the postcode for Wilson Beach? +

The postcode for Wilson Beach, QLD is 4800.

Is Wilson Beach a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wilson 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.