Russell Island flood risk
Of Russell Island’s 12,204 mapped properties, 21% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Russell Island’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Russell Island
Flood and bushfire areas across Russell Island. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Russell Island
Russell Island sits in the Russell Island police division, which recorded 845 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 845 total. Figures are for the whole Russell Island police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Russell Island
Russell Island can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Russell Island
At the 2021 Census, 23.5% of Russell Island’s 3,698 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 Russell Island
Gold Coast council approved 6,572 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Gold Coast council area (not just Russell Island). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 8 Anthony Avenue, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 13 Zephyr Street, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 12 Anne Street, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 1 Ash Street, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 2 Breeze Street, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 22 Darling Street, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 20 The Esplanade, Russell Island QLD 4184
- 4 Cutler Drive, Russell Island QLD 4184
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.