Clayfield flood risk
Of Clayfield’s 8,126 mapped properties, 9.6% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Clayfield’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Clayfield
Flood and bushfire areas across Clayfield. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Clayfield
Clayfield sits in the Hendra police division, which recorded 10,908 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 10,908 total. Figures are for the whole Hendra police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Clayfield
Clayfield is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.
Zone: LMR3 - Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys)
Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.
Zone: CR2 - Infill housing
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NC - Neighbourhood centre
School catchments in Clayfield
Clayfield can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Clayfield
At the 2021 Census, 26.9% of Clayfield’s 10,897 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 Clayfield
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Clayfield). 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.