Morningside flood & bushfire risk
Of Morningside’s 8,099 mapped properties, 14.8% are in a mapped flood area and 1.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Morningside’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 Morningside
Flood and bushfire areas across Morningside. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Morningside
Morningside sits in the Morningside police division, which recorded 4,297 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,297 total. Figures are for the whole Morningside police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Morningside
Morningside is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.
Zone: LMR3 - Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys)
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low density residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: DC2 - Corridor
School catchments in Morningside
Morningside can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Morningside
At the 2021 Census, 24.4% of Morningside’s 11,755 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 Morningside
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 Morningside). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 7/58 Burrai Street, Morningside QLD 4170
- 4/32 Asquith Street, Morningside QLD 4170
- 8 Caledonia Court, Morningside QLD 4170
- 4/19 Agnes Street, Morningside QLD 4170
- 60 Skirving Street, Morningside QLD 4170
- 24 Shrapnel Road, Morningside QLD 4170
- 1 Paris Avenue, Morningside QLD 4170
- 69 Beelarong Street, Morningside QLD 4170
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.