Chances Plain flood & bushfire risk
Of Chances Plain’s 101 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 12.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Chances Plain’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 Chances Plain
Flood and bushfire areas across Chances Plain. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Chances Plain
Chances Plain sits in the Chinchilla police division, which recorded 1,573 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,573 total. Figures are for the whole Chinchilla police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Chances Plain
Chances Plain can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Chances Plain
At the 2021 Census, 2.5% of Chances Plain’s 158 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Chances Plain
Western Downs council approved 63 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Western Downs council area (not just Chances Plain). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 1474 Chinchilla - Wondai Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 1027 Brigalow Canaga Creek Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 126 L Horswoods Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 197 Reids Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 967 Boonarga Inverai Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 544 Hartwigs Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 1934 Pelican Back Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
- 571 Chances Plain Road, Chances Plain QLD 4413
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.