Proserpine vs Whitsundays, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Proserpine | Whitsundays |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.6 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 0 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 3,614 | 2,281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWhitsundays
- Best for familiesWhitsundays
- Best for beach lifestyleWhitsundays
- Best for investmentProserpine
- Best for best valueProserpine
- Best for best schoolsWhitsundays
Comparison summary
Proserpine and Whitsundays offer different strengths across official suburb data. Proserpine leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Proserpine; Housing (desirability) favours Proserpine; Schools & preschools favours Proserpine. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Whitsundays, Families → Whitsundays, Beach lifestyle → Whitsundays, Investment → Proserpine.