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Rothwell flood & bushfire risk

Of Rothwell’s 5,292 mapped properties, 47.8% are in a council-mapped flood area and 32.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.

47.8%
In a flood area
32.5%
In a bushfire area
5,292
Mapped properties
Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Rothwell address:

Nearby suburbs

Mango Hill · 19.9% floodKippa-Ring · 40.2% floodDeception Bay · 24.9% floodNewport · 100% floodNorth Lakes · 94.7% floodClontarf · 35.1% flood

Zoning in Rothwell

Rothwell is mostly residential. The most common zones:

Residential57% of properties

General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.

Council zone: Suburban neighbourhood

Residential35% of properties

General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.

Council zone: Next generation neighbourhood

Centre / commercial3% of properties

Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.

Council zone: Specialised centre

School catchments in Rothwell

PrimaryDeception Bay SS · Hercules Road SS
JuniorClontarf Beach SHS · Deception Bay SHS · Redcliffe SHS
SeniorClontarf Beach SHS · Deception Bay SHS · Redcliffe SHS

Rothwell can span more than one catchment — check a specific address above for the exact school.

Figures are the share of mapped addresses in Rothwell that fall within council flood/bushfire overlays — indicative only, verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF.