Proston at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
410
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Proston.
The postcode for Proston is 4613 (QLD).
Proston (4613) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Proston has roughly 410 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Proston scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Proston's population at 410, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
410
Median age
54
Family households
53%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
410
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire South Burnett Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Proston.
Local schools for Proston
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Government School Catchment
Proston State School
Cloyna State School
Wheatlands State School
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Frequently asked
About Proston.
- What is the Proston postcode?
- Proston is in the 4613 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Proston?
- Proston is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4613, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Proston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Proston?
- There are 12 schools serving Proston on this page, including Proston State School, Cloyna State School, Wheatlands State School.
- How walkable is Proston?
- Proston has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Proston?
- Proston is close to Stalworth, Kinleymore, Abbeywood, Hivesville, Okeden.
- What is the population of Proston?
- The population of Proston is approximately 410 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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