Susan River flood & bushfire risk
Of Susan River’s 80 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 70% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Susan River’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 Susan River
Flood and bushfire areas across Susan River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Susan River
Susan River sits in the Hervey Bay police division, which recorded 6,858 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 6,858 total. Figures are for the whole Hervey Bay police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Susan River
Susan River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Susan River
At the 2021 Census, 10.4% of Susan River’s 115 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 Susan River
Fraser Coast council approved 1,674 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Fraser Coast council area (not just Susan River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 20 Settlers Road, Susan River QLD 4655
- 63-197 Noble Road, Susan River QLD 4655
- 144 Middle Road, Susan River QLD 4655
- 116 Susan River, Susan River QLD 4655
- 68 Sunnyside Drive, Susan River QLD 4655
- 2100 Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road, Susan River QLD 4655
- 35 Baxters Road, Susan River QLD 4655
- 4 Stockman Way, Susan River QLD 4655
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.