Owens Creek flood & bushfire risk
Of Owens Creek’s 138 mapped properties, 87% are in a mapped flood area and 44.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Owens Creek’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 Owens Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Owens Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Owens Creek
Owens Creek sits in the Mirani police division, which recorded 142 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 142 total. Figures are for the whole Mirani police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Owens Creek
Owens Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Owens Creek
At the 2021 Census, 8.3% of Owens Creek’s 193 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 Owens Creek
Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Owens Creek). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 32 Lambs Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 92 Rogers Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 36 Forest Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 94 Pakula Gap Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 267 Griffins Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 24 Abbottville Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 22 School Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
- 6 Owens Creek Loop Road, Owens Creek QLD 4741
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.