Demographics
Proserpine is approximately 23.38 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Proserpine was 3562. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Proserpine are $1400 to $1799. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.Description
Proserpine, is a town in Whitsunday Region in the state of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the Bruce Highway. Proserpine was founded in the 1890s. In the 2011 census, Proserpine had a population of 3,390. Proserpine is an anchor for the Whitsundays region, providing some key infrastructure, including the rail station, the mainland airport for scheduled jet services, two high schools, the hospital and other vital services. Proserpine lies around 26 kilometres (16 mi) inland from Airlie Beach on the Bruce Highway, and it has grown since its foundation in the 19th century due to the success of its sugar and cattle industries.