Proserpine, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Proserpine QLD is 3,614 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Proserpine is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Proserpine is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Proserpine has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Proserpine has a population density of 155 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Proserpine is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Proserpine is $1,300.

There were 1,629 recorded offences in Proserpine in 2025-26, a rate of 451 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (678 offences).

Population
3,614
Census 2021
Median income
$668/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Proserpine vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Proserpine is $668 a week, 11% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,023rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureProserpineTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$668/wk$747/wk −11%$766/wk
Household income$1,175/wk$1,593/wk −26%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$320/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age4242 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%20.4% +1.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Proserpine, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Proserpine Population

3,614 residents at the 2021 Census.

Proserpine Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
Ranked 6,027 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Proserpine Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,175/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Proserpine against your income

About $5,092 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $915/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Proserpine Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
986
avg ICSEA score
2,418
total students
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 725 students
1017
ICSEA
Proserpine State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,116 students
974
ICSEA
Proserpine State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 577 students
968
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Proserpine Map

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Proserpine, Queensland: 20.4104°S, 148.5676°E

Proserpine Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Proserpine

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,761) Female 51.3% (1,854)

Population Density

155
people per km²
3,614 people · 23.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,612
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.4%
England
2.4%
Philippines
0.9%
Netherlands
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%
Germany
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%
Tagalog
0.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
French
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.0%
Australian
40.5%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
10.6%
Australian Aboriginal
6.1%
German
5.8%
Italian
4.6%
Dutch
1.4%
New Zealander
1.4%
Filipino
1.3%
Maori
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.0%
Catholic
20.9%
Anglican
16.2%
Uniting Church
8.0%
Not stated
6.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Baptist
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.7% 1,125
Separated
5.0% 145
Divorced
11.2% 326
Widowed
9.1% 265
Never married
36.0% 1,049

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.2%
Couple: no children
27.9%
One parent: children under 15
14.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
11.6%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Proserpine

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,369 occupied private dwellings in Proserpine at the 2021 Census, 36.4% were rented, 32.1% owned outright and 29.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
32.1% 440 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.1% 399 dwellings
Rented
36.4% 498 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
18.6%
3 bedrooms
51.0%
4 bedrooms
21.1%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
10.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.6%
1 vehicle
42.6%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3 vehicles
10.6%
4+ vehicles
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Proserpine

Employment

Employed full-time
35.9% 929 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 493 people
Unemployed
3.2% 82 people
Not in labour force
41.9% 1,083 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.4%
Professionals
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.6%
Labourers
9.9%
Managers
9.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.5%
Clerical & Administrative
8.0%
Sales Workers
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.8%
Did not go to work
12.0%
Walked only
8.2%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Bicycle
2.2%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Other
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.2%
Bachelor Degree
16.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Certificate I/II
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%
Postgraduate Degree
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
24.3%
Education
13.6%
Management & Commerce
13.4%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Health
10.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.9%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Information Technology
1.1%
Creative Arts
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.3%
Secondary: Government
31.0%
Primary: Catholic
8.1%
Pre-school
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.8%
Vocational Education
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.4%
Has need for assistance
9.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
411
Asthma
135
Arthritis
131
Diabetes
128
Heart disease
107
Lung condition
99
Cancer
61
Stroke
54
Kidney disease
45
Dementia
24

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 337
Did not provide
87.5% 2,349

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.1% 489
Not a volunteer
81.9% 2,210

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 5
Previously served
3.6% 99
Never served
96.2% 2,613

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.6%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
33.4%
3 children
20.5%
4 children
8.8%
5+ children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
40
1971: 1980
52
1981: 1990
42
1991: 2000
24
2001: 2010
54
2011: 2015
51
2016
7
2017
3
2018
6
2019
16
2020
6
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.3%
moved in the last year
44.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,720
Moved from QLD
289
Moved: same area (SA2)
268
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from SA
10
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from WA
7
Moved from NT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.9%
5: 14 hours
26.7%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.3%
Step family: no other children
15.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Proserpine Crime Statistics

1,629 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
678
Theft
350
Fraud
176
Assault
150
Domestic Violence
90
Traffic
53
Break & Enter
44
Property Damage
36
Weapons
26
Sexual Offences
22
Robbery
4

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Proserpine

The closest suburb to Proserpine is Strathdickie, 9.3 km away.

Strathdickie
9.3 km away · income $856/wk · rent $350/wk
Cannon Valley
13.5 km away · income $1,003/wk · rent $470/wk
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18.9 km away · income $873/wk · rent $360/wk
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21.9 km away · income $932/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Proserpine

What is the population of Proserpine QLD?

The population of Proserpine QLD is 3,614 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 155 people per km². Proserpine is ranked #2,091 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Proserpine?

The median personal income in Proserpine QLD is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year. The median household income is $1,175 per week. Family income is $1,612 per week. Proserpine is ranked #6,027 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Proserpine?

Median rent in Proserpine QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Proserpine ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Proserpine?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Proserpine QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Proserpine?

The median age in Proserpine QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Proserpine a good suburb to live in?

Proserpine is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,614. The median income is $668/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32368. All dollar figures in AUD.