Mitchelton flood & bushfire risk
Of Mitchelton’s 5,496 mapped properties, 8.9% are in a mapped flood area and 3.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Mitchelton’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Mitchelton
Flood and bushfire areas across Mitchelton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Mitchelton
Mitchelton sits in the Ferny Grove police division, which recorded 4,135 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,135 total. Figures are for the whole Ferny Grove police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Mitchelton
Mitchelton is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low density residential
Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.
Zone: LMR3 - Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys)
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MC - Major centre
School catchments in Mitchelton
Mitchelton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Mitchelton
At the 2021 Census, 17.3% of Mitchelton’s 9,244 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 Mitchelton
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 Mitchelton). 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.