Moving to Strathdickie QLD 4800
What the official numbers say about living in Strathdickie — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,139 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Strathdickie grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (814 → 1,003 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Tagalog, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Strathdickie scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Proserpine, 7.5 km south.
Nearest airport: Whitsunday Airstrip, 17.8 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 912 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Strathdickie, most often seen first: Eastern Varied Triller · Central Queensland Coast Lewin's Honeyeater · Green Figbird · Eastern Peaceful Dove · Southern Spangled Drongo · Eastern Leaden Flycatcher.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Strathdickie, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathdickie here | 1,003 | — | 7/10 | 56% |
| Proserpine | 3,614 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Cannon Valley | 1,131 | — | 8/10 | 33% |
| Cannonvale | 6,596 | — | 4/10 | 50% |
| Airlie Beach | 1,312 | — | 6/10 | 53% |
| Jubilee Pocket | 2,047 | — | 3/10 | 80% |
| Bowen | 11,205 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Whitsunday — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dawson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4800 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Strathdickie profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 814 people to 1,003. It sits about 912 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Proserpine station is roughly 7.5 km away. Local government is Whitsunday council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Strathdickie vs Cannon Valley.
Nearby guides: Proserpine · Cannon Valley · Cannonvale · Airlie Beach · Jubilee Pocket · Bowen.
Keep an eye on Strathdickie
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.