Rothwell flood & bushfire risk
Of Rothwell’s 5,292 mapped properties, 47.8% are in a mapped flood area and 32.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Rothwell’s flood exposure is in line with the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Rothwell
Flood and bushfire areas across Rothwell. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Rothwell
Rothwell sits in the Redcliffe police division, which recorded 7,875 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 7,875 total. Figures are for the whole Redcliffe police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Rothwell
Rothwell is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: Suburban neighbourhood
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Specialised centre
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone:
School catchments in Rothwell
Rothwell can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Rothwell
At the 2021 Census, 22.1% of Rothwell’s 7,538 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 Rothwell
Moreton Bay council approved 6,260 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Moreton Bay council area (not just Rothwell). 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.