Murphys Creek flood & bushfire risk
Of Murphys Creek’s 376 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 1.3% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Murphys Creek’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 Murphys Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Murphys Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Murphys Creek
Murphys Creek sits in the Helidon police division, which recorded 630 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 630 total. Figures are for the whole Helidon police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Murphys Creek
Murphys Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Murphys Creek
At the 2021 Census, 9% of Murphys Creek’s 633 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 Murphys Creek
Lockyer Valley council approved 289 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Lockyer Valley council area (not just Murphys Creek). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 303 Fifteen Mile Road, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 18 Orchid Road, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 21 Penfolds Road, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 248 Green Gully Road, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 9 Lorikeet Lane, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 216 Happy Valley Road, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 8 Goodman Drive, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
- 328 Stevens Road, Murphys Creek QLD 4352
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.