Kewarra Beach flood & bushfire risk
Of Kewarra Beach’s 3,731 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 27.3% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Kewarra Beach’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 Kewarra Beach
Flood and bushfire areas across Kewarra Beach. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Kewarra Beach
Kewarra Beach sits in the Smithfield police division, which recorded 3,168 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,168 total. Figures are for the whole Smithfield police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Kewarra Beach
Kewarra Beach can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Kewarra Beach
At the 2021 Census, 27.3% of Kewarra Beach’s 6,133 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 Kewarra Beach
Cairns council approved 1,328 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Cairns council area (not just Kewarra Beach). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 33 Jasmine Court, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 1 Pambula Close, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 9 Alva Close, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 4 Boab Court, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 12 Cardamine Street, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 32 Ellis Close, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 18 Edge Close, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
- 13 Reefs Edge Way, Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
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.