Homestead flood & bushfire risk
Of Homestead’s 158 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 36.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Homestead’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Homestead
Flood and bushfire areas across Homestead. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Homestead
Homestead sits in the Pentland police division, which recorded 38 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 38 total. Figures are for the whole Pentland police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Homestead
Homestead can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Homestead
Charters Towers council approved 36 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Charters Towers council area (not just Homestead). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 1 Creek Street, Homestead QLD 4816
- 34 Home Street, Homestead QLD 4816
- 2297 Mount Stewart Road, Homestead QLD 4816
- 2132 Braceborough Road, Homestead QLD 4816
- 619 Helenslee Road, Homestead QLD 4816
- 24 Currawong Lane, Homestead QLD 4816
- 4 Esplanade Street, Homestead QLD 4816
- 106 Back Street, Homestead QLD 4816
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.