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Gainsford flood & bushfire risk

Of Gainsford’s 164 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 25.6% are in a bushfire hazard area.

For context, Gainsford’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.

100%
In a flood area
25.6%
In a bushfire area
164
Mapped properties

Where the hazards are in Gainsford

Flood and bushfire areas across Gainsford. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.

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Crime near Gainsford

Gainsford sits in the Duaringa police division, which recorded 132 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Showing all crime — tap an offence type below to plot it over time.
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Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 132 total. Figures are for the whole Duaringa police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.

School catchments in Gainsford

PrimaryBaralaba SS · Duaringa SS · Gogango SS
JuniorBaralaba SS

Gainsford can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.

Development near Gainsford

Central Highlands (Qld) council approved 51 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.

51
Dwellings/yr
28
Houses
23
Units
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New dwellings approved across the whole Central Highlands (Qld) council area (not just Gainsford). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.

Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Gainsford address:

Nearby suburbs

Boolburra · 100% floodDuaringa · 100% floodBarnard · 100% floodGogango · 100% floodPheasant Creek · 100% floodKokotungo · 100% flood

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.