Proserpine, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Proserpine, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Proserpine |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.41042 |
| Longitude | 148.56722 |
| Population | 3,614 |
| Density | 154.6 /km² |
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4800 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 906 km north-northwest |
Proserpine is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,614. The locality covers an area of 23.4 km², giving a population density of about 154.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 906 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Proserpine is located at 20.4104°S, 148.5672°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Proserpine rests on the coastal plain, a broad sweep of fertile land where the azure of the Coral Sea feels close enough to taste. It lies 103.7 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 322°T), and is situated 13.6 km south-west of Cannon Valley. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding, a mosaic of sugarcane fields stretching towards the horizon, their emerald stalks catching the sun like countless tiny mirrors. Beyond the cultivated expanse, the land roughens into low, rolling hills cloaked in a dry, sun-baked scrub, a stark contrast to the lushness closer to the coast. The air itself carries a humid warmth, thick with the scent of ripening sugar and the distant, salty tang of the sea. Evenings here often bring a peculiar softness to the light, a molten gold that bleeds across the sky, softening the sharp edges of the day and imbuing the landscape with a quiet, enduring grace.
This is a place shaped by the rhythm of the harvest, where the local economy has long been tethered to the towering stalks of sugarcane that dominate the surrounding paddocks. The Proserpine River, a vital artery, snakes its way through this agricultural heartland, its waters nourishing the crops and providing a lifeblood for the region. Historically, Proserpine served as a crucial service centre for the surrounding farming communities and a gateway to the famed Whitsunday Islands, its railway station once a bustling hub for travellers dreaming of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Today, while tourism remains a significant draw, the enduring spirit of agriculture still defines the character of Proserpine, a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a quiet testament to the land's bounty and the resilience of those who work it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Proserpine, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Proserpine, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Proserpine includes the postcode (4800), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Proserpine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |