Benaraby flood & bushfire risk
Of Benaraby’s 545 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 48.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Benaraby’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 Benaraby
Flood and bushfire areas across Benaraby. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Benaraby
Benaraby sits in the Tannum Sands police division, which recorded 964 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 964 total. Figures are for the whole Tannum Sands police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Benaraby
Benaraby can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Benaraby
At the 2021 Census, 9.9% of Benaraby’s 1,166 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 Benaraby
Gladstone council approved 243 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Gladstone council area (not just Benaraby). 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.