Farleigh flood & bushfire risk
Of Farleigh’s 503 mapped properties, 8.5% are in a mapped flood area and 32.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Farleigh’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Farleigh
Flood and bushfire areas across Farleigh. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Farleigh
Farleigh sits in the Farleigh police division, which recorded 291 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 291 total. Figures are for the whole Farleigh police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Farleigh
Farleigh can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Farleigh
At the 2021 Census, 4.8% of Farleigh’s 814 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 Farleigh
Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Farleigh). 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.