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Thornborough flood & bushfire risk

Of Thornborough’s 242 mapped properties, 1.2% are in a mapped flood area and 98.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.

For context, Thornborough’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.

1.2%
In a flood area
98.8%
In a bushfire area
242
Mapped properties

Where the hazards are in Thornborough

Flood and bushfire areas across Thornborough. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.

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Crime near Thornborough

Thornborough sits in the Dimbulah police division, which recorded 128 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Showing all crime — tap an offence type below to plot it over time.
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Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 128 total. Figures are for the whole Dimbulah police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.

School catchments in Thornborough

PrimaryDimbulah SS
JuniorDimbulah SS
SeniorMareeba SHS

Thornborough can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.

Development near Thornborough

Mareeba council approved 85 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.

85
Dwellings/yr
74
Houses
11
Units
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New dwellings approved across the whole Mareeba council area (not just Thornborough). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.

Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Thornborough address:

Nearby suburbs

Dimbulah · 17.5% floodMutchilba · 44.5% floodPaddys Green · 88.8% floodArriga · 66.1% floodChewko · 100% floodBiboohra · 100% flood

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.