Proserpine flood & bushfire risk
Of Proserpine’s 2,610 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 9.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Proserpine’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Proserpine
Flood and bushfire areas across Proserpine. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Proserpine
Proserpine sits in the Proserpine police division, which recorded 1,473 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,473 total. Figures are for the whole Proserpine police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Proserpine
Proserpine can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Proserpine
At the 2021 Census, 10.3% of Proserpine’s 3,614 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Proserpine
Whitsunday council approved 215 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Whitsunday council area (not just Proserpine). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 3/27 Herbert Street, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 7 Golden Wattle Street, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 1 Mcdonald Lane, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 2513 Lurline Drive, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 14 Phaff Street, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 5 Philip Street, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 58 Renwick Road, Proserpine QLD 4800
- 4/13 Dudley Road, Proserpine QLD 4800
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.