Netherdale flood & bushfire risk
Of Netherdale’s 108 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 77.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Netherdale’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Netherdale
Flood and bushfire areas across Netherdale. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Netherdale
Netherdale sits in the Finch Hatton police division, which recorded 68 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 68 total. Figures are for the whole Finch Hatton police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Netherdale
Netherdale can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Netherdale
At the 2021 Census, 9.9% of Netherdale’s 121 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 Netherdale
Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Netherdale). 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.