Proserpine QLD 4800
Proserpine is a town in Queensland, 1,090 km from Brisbane CBD, around 12 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 3,614; the median age is 42 and the median household income is $61,100 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 1.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $260 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 3 schools sit within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Proserpine a good town?
Proserpine scores a D (27/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on schools, transit, safety, and community.
Below the state average
3 schools · Bottom 18% in QLD
Car-dependent
Walkability 8/100 · 1089.8 km · 747 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $595K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 74/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 42 · 3,614 residents
Liveability Rating
27 / 100 · Ranked #973 in QLDEach bar is Proserpine's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Proserpine?
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Our score
27 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataProserpine's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $595,000, roughly 18% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$595,000
Based on 88 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 24 days — median across 23 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 6 sales $520K
- 3 bed 47 sales $590K
- 4 bed 22 sales $633K
Units
$375,000
Based on 15 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 15 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 9 sales $375K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Proserpine are currently listed at around $685,000 on average. Based on 10 houses listed in the past six months.
$685K
10 houses listed in the last 6 months.
11 of the suburb's 1,369 dwellings (0.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Proserpine rent for around $570 a week on average, based on 8 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$570/wk
8 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
9 rentals advertised against an estimated 509 rented homes (1.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $480/wk
- 20 bonds
- +50% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202598 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 31% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4800.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$570/week ($30,000 a year) on a $685,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Proserpine safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Proserpine sits in the high band, with 163 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 96% on the prior year.
163 offences
96.4% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202412 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Three schools serve Proserpine, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 2,418 students across 3 schools (avg 806)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 968-1017, median 974 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Proserpine State High School (1,116 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
Proserpine is very car-dependent on foot — at 8/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the town there are 2 supermarkets, 6 parks and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Proserpine.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 6.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 4.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 2.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1.5 min
- Span of service
- 13.2 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Proserpine.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 38%
- Premises covered
- 1,989
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Whitsunday: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 11 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this town rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Proserpine is home to about 3,600 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $61,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,614
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$61,100/yr
Census Median Rent
$260/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$34,736/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.2%
Total Dwellings
1,369
Owner-Occupier Rate
62.8%
Houses
78.9%
Rental Stress
22.1%
Mortgage Stress
25.5%
Work From Home
5.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
73 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 52 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 498 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.4%
- Employment Rate
- 53.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
44 residents (1.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
3.1% of residents (107) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (70).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,403 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,412 a year through Whitsunday based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Whitsunday
In the year to August 2026, 190 new dwellings were approved across Whitsunday. That mix is 166 houses and 24 units. Approvals are up 70.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this town: 436 to 1,790 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 173 to 650 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 9 to 35 homes
- No timeframe set 254 to 1,105 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (11 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Gia and Ngaro Peoples.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Climate & Setting
from Proserpine Airport, 9.1 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 11 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 12.3 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,502 mm
- 85 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.7°C
- 14 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 1.3 km
- 2.1 kmSugar ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4800, 22 of 10,311 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (151 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4800, 3,645 rooftop-solar systems totalling 28.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,267 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 330 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4800.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $595,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Willcox Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Willcox | 38.2% | 61.8% | -1.4 |
| 2022 | Andrew Willcox | 39.6% | 60.4% | -4.2 |
| 2019 | George Christensen | 35.4% | 64.6% | +11.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Amanda Camm Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amanda Camm LNP | 68.5% |
| 2020 | Amanda Camm LNP | 53.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Proserpine?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Proserpine
Is Proserpine a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Proserpine is high (74/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Proserpine?
Proserpine has no recorded bushfire history. These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Proserpine a good place to live?
Proserpine has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (27/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Proserpine?
Proserpine, QLD had a population of 3,614 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Proserpine, QLD?
The postcode for Proserpine, QLD is 4800.
How far is Proserpine from Brisbane?
Proserpine is 1,090 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 747 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Proserpine?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Proserpine was $61,100 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Proserpine?
The median advertised rent in Proserpine is $570 a week for houses (8 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Proserpine?
The median age of residents in Proserpine was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Proserpine?
There are 3 schools inside the Proserpine boundary: 2 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Proserpine walkable?
Proserpine scores 8/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Proserpine?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Proserpine, Proserpine Airport (9.1 km away), summer days average 31.7°C, winter nights 11.9°C, 1,502 mm of rain a year over 85 rainy days, and 14 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Proserpine?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Proserpine belong to?
Proserpine sits within the Whitsunday local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Proserpine?
The average residential rates bill through Whitsunday is $1,412 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Proserpine?
Across Whitsunday, 190 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 70.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Proserpine in?
Proserpine sits within the federal Division of Dawson, currently held by Andrew Willcox (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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