Sexton flood & bushfire risk
Of Sexton’s 122 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 68% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Sexton’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 Sexton
Flood and bushfire areas across Sexton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Sexton
Sexton sits in the Kilkivan police division, which recorded 181 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 181 total. Figures are for the whole Kilkivan police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Sexton
Sexton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Sexton
At the 2021 Census, 5.9% of Sexton’s 187 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 Sexton
Gympie council approved 472 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Gympie council area (not just Sexton). 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.