Proston flood & bushfire risk
Of Proston’s 862 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 40% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Proston’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Proston
Flood and bushfire areas across Proston. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Proston
Proston sits in the Proston police division, which recorded 94 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 94 total. Figures are for the whole Proston police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Proston
Proston can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Proston
At the 2021 Census, 9.5% of Proston’s 410 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 Proston
South Burnett council approved 197 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole South Burnett council area (not just Proston). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
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.