Balberra flood & bushfire risk
Of Balberra’s 296 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 17.2% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Balberra’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is in line with the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Balberra
Flood and bushfire areas across Balberra. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Balberra
Balberra sits in the Sarina police division, which recorded 1,200 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,200 total. Figures are for the whole Sarina police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Balberra
Balberra can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Balberra
At the 2021 Census, 5.6% of Balberra’s 425 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Balberra
Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Balberra). 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.