Muirlea flood & bushfire risk
Of Muirlea’s 145 mapped properties, 4.1% are in a mapped flood area and 96.6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Muirlea’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Muirlea
Flood and bushfire areas across Muirlea. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Muirlea
Muirlea sits in the Karana Downs police division, which recorded 2,677 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,677 total. Figures are for the whole Karana Downs police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Muirlea
Muirlea is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Rural C
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Rural E
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Rural D
School catchments in Muirlea
Muirlea can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Muirlea
At the 2021 Census, 4% of Muirlea’s 174 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 Muirlea
Ipswich council approved 3,007 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Ipswich council area (not just Muirlea). 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.