Benholme flood & bushfire risk
Of Benholme’s 95 mapped properties, 91.6% are in a mapped flood area and 41.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Benholme’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 Benholme
Flood and bushfire areas across Benholme. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Benholme
Benholme sits in the Mirani police division, which recorded 142 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 142 total. Figures are for the whole Mirani police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Benholme
Benholme can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Benholme
At the 2021 Census, 12.3% of Benholme’s 81 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 Benholme
Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Benholme). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 59 Van Eldiks Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 237 Works Benholme Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 27 Dunwold Cattle Creek Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 2896 Mackay - Eungella Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 176 Nicholsons Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 52 R Watts Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 42 M Mcclures Road, Benholme QLD 4754
- 91 Millards Road, Benholme QLD 4754
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.