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Foxdale

QLD 4800 • Queensland

99
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
23.26 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Foxdale

Foxdale is a small farming locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, situated to the north-west of Proserpine between the Proserpine River and the Bruce Highway. With a population of 99 at the 2021 Census, the locality covers 23.3 square kilometres of fertile agricultural land in the tropical Whitsunday hinterland. The area's postcode median taxable income of $57,271 reflects a working rural community supported by sugar cane farming and other agricultural activities.

Foxdale's landscape is defined by its farming character, with cane fields and grazing land stretching across the flat coastal plain. The locality is home to Foxdale Quarry, the Whitsunday Region's southern premium blue rock quarry, which is owned and operated by the Whitsunday Regional Council. Proserpine, just 5 kilometres to the south-east, serves as the main service centre with shops, schools, and a hospital, while the famous Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach are a short drive to the north-east. Residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to tropical coastal attractions.

Foxdale 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
23.26 km²
Population Density
4 /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 Railway Station
5 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Whitsunday Transit — Proserpine / Airlie Beach 10-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1100 km
By Train
Spirit of Queensland long-distance service from Proserpine station (approximately 15 hrs to Brisbane)
By Car (Peak)
12-13 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
11-12 hrs

🛣️ Proserpine (5 km) is the nearest town. Whitsunday Coast Airport is nearby for flights to Brisbane and other capitals. Bruce Highway provides road access.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed farming locality with no shops or services; residents drive to Proserpine for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
99
▲ 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 Foxdale. 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

What is Foxdale known for? +

Foxdale is a quiet farming district in the Whitsunday hinterland, known for its sugar cane fields and the Foxdale Quarry — the Whitsunday Region's southern premium blue rock quarry operated by the local council.

How far is Foxdale from Proserpine? +

Foxdale is approximately 5 kilometres north-west of Proserpine, making it a short drive to the town's shops, schools, hospital, and railway station.

Does Foxdale have public transport? +

Whitsunday Transit operates bus services in the region connecting Proserpine, Cannonvale, and Airlie Beach. However, there is no direct service to Foxdale itself, and a car is necessary for daily travel.

What is the population of Foxdale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Foxdale has a population of 99 people across 23.3 square kilometres, reflecting its character as a small, spread-out farming locality.

Is Foxdale a good place to live? +

Foxdale appeals to those who enjoy rural living in a tropical setting with the convenience of nearby Proserpine for services and the Whitsunday coast for recreation. It suits farming families and those seeking affordable acreage close to the Whitsunday Islands.

What is the postcode for Foxdale? +

The postcode for Foxdale, Queensland is 4800.

Is Foxdale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Foxdale 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.