Whitsunday Regional Council

Shutehaven

QLD4802

Shutehaven at a glance

Population

13.4k

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about Shutehaven.

Shutehaven (4802) sits in the Whitsunday region of Queensland.

Shutehaven has roughly 13,393 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Shutehaven's population at 13,393, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

13,393

Median age

36

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$365/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$310/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

13,393

Median age: 36

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Whitsunday Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

4,029

total offences in 2026 across the Whitsunday Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences829 (20.6%)
Offences Against Property441 (10.9%)
Drug Offences290 (7.2%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)197 (4.9%)
Offences Against the Person174 (4.3%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Shutehaven.

Local schools for Shutehaven

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Government School Catchment

Cannonvale State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Hamilton Island State School

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Non-Government Schools

Whitsunday Christian College

Prep-12CoEdIndependent
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Frequently asked

About Shutehaven.

What is the Shutehaven postcode?
Shutehaven is in the 4802 postcode, in QLD, in the Whitsunday Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Shutehaven?
The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $310.
What schools are in Shutehaven?
There are 3 schools serving Shutehaven on this page, including Cannonvale State School, Whitsunday Christian College, Hamilton Island State School.
What suburbs are near Shutehaven?
Shutehaven is close to Shute Harbour, Mount Rooper, Daydream Island, Flametree, South Molle.
What is the population of Shutehaven?
Shutehaven has approximately 13,393 residents. The median age is 36.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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