Fernvale flood risk
Of Fernvale’s 1,951 mapped properties, 34.3% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Fernvale’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 Fernvale
Flood and bushfire areas across Fernvale. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Fernvale
Fernvale sits in the Lowood police division, which recorded 1,296 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,296 total. Figures are for the whole Lowood police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Fernvale
Fernvale can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Fernvale
At the 2021 Census, 12.2% of Fernvale’s 3,629 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 Fernvale
Somerset council approved 208 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Somerset council area (not just Fernvale). 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.