Jubilee Pocket
QLD 4802 • Rest of QLD
About Jubilee Pocket
Jubilee Pocket is a residential suburb in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, located just 5 kilometres southeast of Cannonvale and adjacent to the popular tourist hub of Airlie Beach. With a population of around 2,050, this small community sits nestled between lush tropical hills and the Coral Sea coastline. The suburb is part of the broader Whitsunday coast area, about 1,124 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. It has a younger demographic profile typical of tourism-driven coastal communities.
Life in Jubilee Pocket centres around the stunning natural environment of the Whitsundays, with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, island resorts, and tropical rainforest walks. Residents enjoy proximity to Airlie Beach's restaurants, shops, and marina, while living in a quieter, more affordable residential pocket. The suburb features caravan parks, local parks, and is popular with young professionals and families working in the tourism and hospitality industries. Its tropical climate and relaxed pace of life attract those seeking an alternative to big-city living.
Jubilee Pocket falls under postcode 4802 and is governed by Whitsunday Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Whitsunday Transit — Airlie Beach via Cannonvale 10 mins
- Whitsunday Transit — Proserpine 35 mins
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Regional area. Nearest major centre is Mackay (152 km). Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport 27 km away with flights to Brisbane and Sydney.
Residential suburb with limited footpaths; car or local bus needed for shops and services in Airlie Beach and Cannonvale
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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54 Coral Esplanade
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Lot 6 Paluma Road
Housing 2021 Census
31 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 121
- 2. New Zealand 87
- 3. Scotland 14
- 4. France 12
- 5. South Africa 12
- 6. Philippines 11
- 7. Canada 9
- 8. Germany 9
- 9. Italy 8
- 10. Papua New Guinea 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)