Thuringowa Central flood & bushfire risk
Of Thuringowa Central’s 1,369 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 4.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Thuringowa Central’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Thuringowa Central
Flood and bushfire areas across Thuringowa Central. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Thuringowa Central
Thuringowa Central sits in the Kirwan police division, which recorded 11,116 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 11,116 total. Figures are for the whole Kirwan police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Thuringowa Central
Thuringowa Central is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low Density Residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MC - Major Centre
Medium density residential — townhouses, terraces and low-rise units (the “missing middle”).
Zone: MDR - Medium Density Residential
School catchments in Thuringowa Central
Thuringowa Central can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Thuringowa Central
At the 2021 Census, 11.9% of Thuringowa Central’s 1,953 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 Thuringowa Central
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just Thuringowa Central). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 640 Ross River Road, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 15 Florence Court, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 8 Alder Close, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 5 Stagg Court, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 11 Riggs Court, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 3/12 Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 8 Black Hawk Boulevard, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
- 56 Paluma Street, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
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.