Athol flood & bushfire risk
Of Athol’s 115 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 25.2% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Athol’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Athol
Flood and bushfire areas across Athol. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Athol
Athol sits in the Drayton police division, which recorded 1,427 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,427 total. Figures are for the whole Drayton police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Athol
Athol can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Athol
At the 2021 Census, 2.9% of Athol’s 139 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Athol
Toowoomba council approved 1,505 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Toowoomba council area (not just Athol). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.