Suburb Property Profile: Woodwark, QLD 4802
Located approximately 21.5km north-east of Proserpine, Woodwark sits within the Whitsunday Region in North Queensland, bordering the Coral Sea on three sides. The locality takes its name from Woodwark Bay, named in 1886 after George Smith Woodwark, mayor of King's Lynn in England — a suggestion attributed to Lieutenant Alexander Leeper of the HMQS Paluma, whose family lived there. Today Woodwark sits within one of Australia's premier tropical tourism destinations, offering rugged peninsula living close to the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Woodwark sits at 559 according to the 2021 Census, up an extraordinary 49.5% from 374 in 2016. The predominant age group is 40–49, and households are primarily couples with children, with people typically working in trades occupations and a strong owner-occupier rate of 80.7%.
Travel & Infrastructure
Woodwark has no dedicated public transport; residents typically drive via the local road network toward Airlie Beach and Proserpine, with Proserpine providing the region's nearest airport and rail connections for longer trips.
Shopping
Woodwark has no shopping centre of its own; the nearby township of Airlie Beach provides shops, restaurants and a lively tourist precinct just a short drive away.
Schools & Recreation
There are no schools within Woodwark itself; families in the area typically send children to the nearest government primary school outside the locality.
Local Amenities
Woodwark's coastal setting is its defining feature, with the locality offering extraordinary access to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Whitsunday Islands — sailing, diving and snorkelling are all just minutes away. Around 41.8% of the suburb's total area is parkland, reflecting its rugged, largely undeveloped natural character. The combination of coral sea waters and green hills creates one of Queensland's most scenic residential settings, appealing to sea-changers, tourism operators and those drawn to a relaxed tropical lifestyle over urban convenience.
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