Blue Mountain flood & bushfire risk
Of Blue Mountain’s 111 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 44.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Blue Mountain’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 Blue Mountain
Flood and bushfire areas across Blue Mountain. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain sits in the Nebo police division, which recorded 168 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 168 total. Figures are for the whole Nebo police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Blue Mountain
At the 2021 Census, 2.4% of Blue Mountain’s 83 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 Blue Mountain
Isaac council approved 26 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Isaac council area (not just Blue Mountain). 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.