Barlows Hill flood & bushfire risk
Of Barlows Hill’s 437 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 37.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Barlows Hill’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 Barlows Hill
Flood and bushfire areas across Barlows Hill. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Barlows Hill
Barlows Hill sits in the Yeppoon police division, which recorded 2,371 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,371 total. Figures are for the whole Yeppoon police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Barlows Hill
Barlows Hill can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Barlows Hill
At the 2021 Census, 13.2% of Barlows Hill’s 834 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 Barlows Hill
Livingstone council approved 259 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Livingstone council area (not just Barlows Hill). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 53 Stevenson Street, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 5 Eros Avenue, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 6 Olympia Avenue, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 26 Island View Crescent, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 94 Crannys Road, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 20 Salisbury Street, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 6 Hellas Street, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
- 6 Strow Street, Barlows Hill QLD 4703
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.