Ross River flood & bushfire risk
Of Ross River’s 104 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 32.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Ross River’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 Ross River
Flood and bushfire areas across Ross River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Ross River
Ross River sits in the Stuart police division, which recorded 5,031 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 5,031 total. Figures are for the whole Stuart police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Ross River
Ross River is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RUR - Rural
Community facilities — schools, hospitals, and civic or community uses.
Zone: CF - Community Facilities
School catchments in Ross River
Ross River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Ross River
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just Ross River). 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.