Proserpine, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Proserpine is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,614. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,614 Population 12/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Proserpine

Proserpine

Proserpine is a town and locality in the Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Proserpine had a population of 3,614 people.

People

Population3,614
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population3,614
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-20.4011°, 148.5802°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation56.6 inches (1,437 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Proserpine

Proserpine is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,614. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Proserpine

Proserpine has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 1293 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.6° / 31.8° 276.8
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.2° 304.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.6° / 30.4° 152.4
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.4° / 28.9° 107.9
May 21.4°C / 71°F 16.1° / 26.7° 53.9
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 44.8
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24.5° 17.1
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 11.8° / 25.9° 31.5
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 14.2° / 28.5° 19.8
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.3° 44.4
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.7° / 32° 92.5
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32.3° 147.3
Proserpine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.4011°S, 148.5802°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 65 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 92 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 64 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 103 km
Aug 18, 2016 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.3 87 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 97 km
Aug 18, 2016 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.0 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 8 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 212 km
2010 Ului Category 1 17 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 200 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 78 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 144 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 263 km
1980 Simon Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Proserpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Proserpine

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Catherines Catholic College (Mercy Campus) - - - -
Proserpine State School - - - -
Proserpine State High School - - - -
St Catherine's Catholic College (Loyola Campus) - - - -
St Catherine's Catholic College (Manresa Campus) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Proserpine

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Island FM Whitsundays 88.0MHz Airlie Beach Central Queensland classic hits, news MP3 128 kbps
Gem FM 91.5MHz Bowen - Gem of the Coral Coast classic rock, community radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Proserpine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Proserpine Museum

Libraries in Proserpine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cannonvale Library0.0
Proserpine Library0.0
Proserpine Library0.0

Hotels in Proserpine

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Homestay Villas Proserpine
Metropole Hotel
Prince of Wales Hotel
Proserpine Motor Lodge

Cafes in Proserpine

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Graze Cafe and Sushi
Healthy Haven
Little Village Cafe

Theatres in Proserpine

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Proserpine Entertainment Centre
Proserpine Entertainment Centre

Monuments in Proserpine

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Proserpine War Memorial

Train Stations in Proserpine

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Proserpine

Gas Stations in Proserpine

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #2659156389
BP
BP Proserpine
Caltex
Mobil Proserpine

Banks in Proserpine

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Proserpine

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fresh Fields Shopping Plaza

Golf Courses in Proserpine

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Proserpine Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Proserpine

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Airports Near Proserpine

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton Island AirportHTIMedium Airport
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPPMedium Airport
Bowen AirportZBOSmall Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
cape cloucester airstrip 300m length-Small Airport
Collinsville AirportKCESmall Airport
Hideaway Bay Airport-Small Airport
Lakeside Airpark-Small Airport
Lindeman Island AirportLDCSmall Airport
Midge Point-Small Airport
Shute Harbour/Whitsunday AirportWSYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Proserpine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Proserpine Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Proserpine

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Catherines Catholic Church
St James Uniting Church
St. Paul’s Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Proserpine

What is the population of Proserpine?

Proserpine has a population of 3,614 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Proserpine?

Proserpine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches.

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