Bushland Beach flood & bushfire risk
Of Bushland Beach’s 2,973 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 19.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Bushland Beach’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is in line with the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Bushland Beach
Flood and bushfire areas across Bushland Beach. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach 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 Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low Density Residential
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: OS - Open Space
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: CON - Conservation
School catchments in Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Bushland Beach
At the 2021 Census, 10.9% of Bushland Beach’s 6,641 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 Bushland Beach
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 Bushland Beach). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 16 Joshua Crescent, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 4 Harrier Court, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 17 Mahogany Court, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 13 Seashell Place, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 4 Clearwater Court, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 9 Ebony Court, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 5 Elm Court, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
- 4 Pincer Court, Bushland Beach QLD 4818
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.