Whitsunday Regional Council
Shutehaven
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
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Lone person
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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
13,393
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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
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
Education
Schools in Shutehaven.
Local schools for Shutehaven
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cannonvale State School
Hamilton Island State School
Non-Government Schools
Whitsunday Christian College
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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.
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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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