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Crystal Brook

QLD 4800 • Queensland

237
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
82.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalAffordable
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About Crystal Brook

Crystal Brook is a small rural locality in the Whitsunday region of Queensland, located approximately 20 kilometres south of Proserpine and within the Whitsunday Regional Council area. With a population of around 237 people spread across 82 square kilometres, the locality encompasses farming properties, grazing land, and pockets of bushland typical of the inland Whitsunday hinterland. The area sits within postcode 4800, which covers Proserpine and the surrounding rural surrounds.

Life in Crystal Brook is quiet and rural, with residents reliant on Proserpine for everyday services including shopping, schools, and healthcare. The Whitsunday region's tourism economy provides employment opportunities, and the spectacular Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach are within 40-50 kilometres. The locality appeals to those seeking affordable rural and semi-rural properties with easy access to the region's coastal and reef attractions.

Crystal Brook falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.47°, 148.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
82.23 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4800

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,213
Median 2023–24
$57,271
▲ 23.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,427

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Proserpine Station
20 km
N/A — drive required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1000 km
By Train
~12 hrs from Proserpine Station (The Sunlander / Spirit of Queensland)
By Car (Peak)
9-10 hrs via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
9 hrs

🛣️ Flying to Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) is the fastest option; car essential within Crystal Brook

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
237
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Whitsunday Local Government Area, which contains Crystal Brook. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Crystal Brook QLD? +

Crystal Brook is a rural locality in the Whitsunday region of Queensland, approximately 20 kilometres south of Proserpine within the Whitsunday Regional Council area.

What is the population of Crystal Brook QLD? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 237 people in Crystal Brook (Qld).

How far is Crystal Brook from Airlie Beach? +

Crystal Brook is approximately 40-50 kilometres from Airlie Beach, the main tourist hub for the Whitsunday Islands, a drive of around 35-45 minutes.

What schools serve Crystal Brook QLD? +

Students from Crystal Brook generally attend schools in nearby Proserpine, including Proserpine State School, Proserpine State High School, and St Catherine's Catholic College.

Is Crystal Brook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Crystal Brook is part of the Whitsunday LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Crystal Brook? +

Crystal Brook had a population of 237 at the 2021 Census.