Burdell flood & bushfire risk
Of Burdell’s 3,802 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 8.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Burdell’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Burdell
Flood and bushfire areas across Burdell. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Burdell
Burdell sits in the Deeragun police division, which recorded 3,165 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,165 total. Figures are for the whole Deeragun police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Burdell
Burdell is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low Density Residential
Emerging community — earmarked for future urban development; not yet fully built out.
Zone: EC - Emerging Community
Medium density residential — townhouses, terraces and low-rise units (the “missing middle”).
Zone: MDR - Medium Density Residential
School catchments in Burdell
Burdell can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Burdell
At the 2021 Census, 12.2% of Burdell’s 7,171 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 Burdell
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just Burdell). 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.