Broughton flood & bushfire risk
Of Broughton’s 569 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 59.2% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Broughton’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 Broughton
Flood and bushfire areas across Broughton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Broughton
Broughton sits in the Charters Towers police division, which recorded 2,044 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,044 total. Figures are for the whole Charters Towers police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Broughton
Broughton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Broughton
At the 2021 Census, 4.3% of Broughton’s 714 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 Broughton
Charters Towers council approved 36 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Charters Towers council area (not just Broughton). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 14 Hutson Lane, Broughton QLD 4820
- 400 Alford Road, Broughton QLD 4820
- 102 Noorlah Road, Broughton QLD 4820
- 203 Plum Tree Road, Broughton QLD 4820
- 244 Fenton Grove Road, Broughton QLD 4820
- 5/41 Curtis Road, Broughton QLD 4820
- 210 Broughton View Road, Broughton QLD 4820
- 28 Robertson Road, Broughton QLD 4820
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.