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Petford flood & bushfire risk

Of Petford’s 88 mapped properties, 97.7% are in a mapped flood area and 97.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.

For context, Petford’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.

97.7%
In a flood area
97.7%
In a bushfire area
88
Mapped properties

Where the hazards are in Petford

Flood and bushfire areas across Petford. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.

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Crime near Petford

Petford sits in the Dimbulah police division, which recorded 128 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Showing all crime — tap an offence type below to plot it over time.
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Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 128 total. Figures are for the whole Dimbulah police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.

School catchments in Petford

PrimaryChillagoe SS · Dimbulah SS · Mount Garnet SS
JuniorDimbulah SS

Petford can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.

Development near Petford

Mareeba council approved 85 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.

85
Dwellings/yr
74
Houses
11
Units
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New dwellings approved across the whole Mareeba council area (not just Petford). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.

Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Petford address:

Nearby suburbs

Almaden · 0% floodIrvinebank · 93.5% floodDimbulah · 17.5% floodMount Garnet · 100% floodMutchilba · 44.5% floodChillagoe · 45.1% flood

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.