Woodwark
QLD 4802 • Queensland
About Woodwark
Woodwark is a coastal locality in Queensland's Whitsunday Region, situated on a series of rugged peninsulas jutting into the Coral Sea, approximately 21 kilometres north-east of Proserpine and 146 kilometres north-north-west of Mackay. The 2021 census recorded a population of 559 people in this 35-square-kilometre locality, which borders the Coral Sea on three sides. Woodwark sits within the broader Whitsundays area, one of Australia's premier tropical tourism destinations.
Residents enjoy extraordinary access to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the world-famous Whitsunday Islands, with sailing, diving, and snorkelling just minutes away. The nearby township of Airlie Beach provides shops, restaurants, and a lively tourist precinct. Woodwark appeals to sea-changers, tourism operators, and those drawn to a relaxed tropical lifestyle, with a mix of permanent residents and holiday properties. The scenery of coral sea waters and green hills creates one of Queensland's most scenic residential settings.
Woodwark falls under postcode 4802 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Whitsunday Transit local routes — Airlie Beach / Cannonvale ~20 min
Commute to Mackay
🛣️ Proserpine is the nearest rail-connected town; Airlie Beach is the local service hub (~5 km)
A rural coastal locality; a car is required for most trips, though local buses connect to Airlie Beach.
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