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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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
68
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

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.