Sapphire Central flood & bushfire risk
Of Sapphire Central’s 783 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 44.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Sapphire Central’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 Sapphire Central
Flood and bushfire areas across Sapphire Central. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Sapphire Central
Sapphire Central sits in the Anakie police division, which recorded 175 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 175 total. Figures are for the whole Anakie police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Sapphire Central
Sapphire Central can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Sapphire Central
At the 2021 Census, 17.6% of Sapphire Central’s 1,214 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 Sapphire Central
Central Highlands (Qld) council approved 51 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Central Highlands (Qld) council area (not just Sapphire Central). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 12 Finn Hill Drive, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 347A Rifle Range Road, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 12 Adele Drive, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 23 Quartz Road, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 900 Anakie - Sapphire Road, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 7283 Rockhound Road, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 71346 Margaret Street, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
- 1090 Rubyvale Road, Sapphire Central QLD 4702
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.