Airlie Beach vs Proserpine, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Proserpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 1,312 | 3,614 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAirlie Beach
- Best for familiesProserpine
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for investmentProserpine
- Best for best valueProserpine
- Best for best schoolsProserpine
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach and Proserpine offer different strengths across official suburb data. Airlie Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Airlie Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Proserpine; Crime rate favours Proserpine. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Airlie Beach, Families → Proserpine, Beach lifestyle → Airlie Beach, Investment → Proserpine.