Milton flood risk
Of Milton’s 4,354 mapped properties, 88.1% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Milton’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Milton
Flood and bushfire areas across Milton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Milton
Milton sits in the Brisbane City police division, which recorded 20,321 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 20,321 total. Figures are for the whole Brisbane City police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Milton
Milton is mostly centre / commercial. The most common zones:
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MU2 - Centre frame
Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.
Zone: CR2 - Infill housing
High density residential — apartments and higher-rise living, usually near centres or transport.
Zone: HDR2 - High density residential (Up to 15 storeys)
School catchments in Milton
Milton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Milton
At the 2021 Census, 35.6% of Milton’s 3,144 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 Milton
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Milton). 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.