Proserpine, QLD 4800 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Proserpine is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4800, home to 3,614 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 903 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,614
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,175 /week
- Median personal income
- $668 /week
- Median family income
- $1,612 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Whitsunday
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Proserpine State High School
- Proserpine State School
- St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays (Proserpine)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 40 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 62.2% of the 2,150 resolvable premises in Proserpine. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 31.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 62.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,860 across the Whitsunday LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,750 theft, 1,325 drug offences, 679 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Proserpine?
Proserpine (QLD 4800) had 3,614 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Whitsunday local government area.
What is the median rent in Proserpine?
The median advertised rent in Proserpine is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Proserpine?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Proserpine covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Proserpine State High School (0.5 km), Proserpine State School (0.8 km), St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays (Proserpine) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Proserpine?
Proserpine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Proserpine?
Across the surrounding area, 4,860 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,750), drug offences (1,325), violent (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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