Townsville City flood & bushfire risk
Of Townsville City’s 4,956 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 5.2% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Townsville City’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 Townsville City
Flood and bushfire areas across Townsville City. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Townsville City
Townsville City sits in the Townsville police division, which recorded 12,685 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 12,685 total. Figures are for the whole Townsville police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Townsville City
Townsville City is mostly centre / commercial. The most common zones:
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: PC - Principal Centre
High density residential — apartments and higher-rise living, usually near centres or transport.
Zone: HDR - High Density Residential
Medium density residential — townhouses, terraces and low-rise units (the “missing middle”).
Zone: MDR - Medium Density Residential
School catchments in Townsville City
Townsville City can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Townsville City
At the 2021 Census, 25.5% of Townsville City’s 2,945 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 Townsville City
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 Townsville City). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 8/2-4 Victoria Street, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 7 Finsbury Place, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 2 Entertainment Drive, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 8 Mayfair Lane, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 1 Knapp Street, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 42/18-30 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 4/23-25 Blackwood Street, Townsville City QLD 4810
- 8 Murray Street, Townsville City QLD 4810
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.