Chillagoe flood & bushfire risk
Of Chillagoe’s 574 mapped properties, 45.1% are in a mapped flood area and 67.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Chillagoe’s flood exposure is in line with the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Chillagoe
Flood and bushfire areas across Chillagoe. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Chillagoe
Chillagoe sits in the Chillagoe police division, which recorded 43 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 43 total. Figures are for the whole Chillagoe police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Chillagoe
Chillagoe can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Chillagoe
At the 2021 Census, 14% of Chillagoe’s 214 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 Chillagoe
Mareeba council approved 85 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mareeba council area (not just Chillagoe). 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.