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Jaffa flood & bushfire risk

Of Jaffa’s 50 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 14% are in a bushfire hazard area.

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

100%
In a flood area
14%
In a bushfire area
50
Mapped properties

Where the hazards are in Jaffa

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

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Crime near Jaffa

Jaffa sits in the Tully police division, which recorded 773 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 773 total. Figures are for the whole Tully police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.

School catchments in Jaffa

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

Development near Jaffa

Cassowary Coast council approved 187 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.

187
Dwellings/yr
132
Houses
55
Units
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New dwellings approved across the whole Cassowary Coast council area (not just Jaffa). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.

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

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.