Underwood flood & bushfire risk
Of Underwood’s 4,691 mapped properties, 9.8% are in a mapped flood area and 6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Underwood’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Underwood
Flood and bushfire areas across Underwood. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Underwood
Underwood sits in the Logan Central police division, which recorded 13,736 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 13,736 total. Figures are for the whole Logan Central police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Underwood
Underwood is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: Low Density Residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Mixed Use
Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.
Zone: Low-Medium Density Residential
School catchments in Underwood
Underwood can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Underwood
At the 2021 Census, 45.4% of Underwood’s 6,809 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 Underwood
Logan council approved 5,077 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Logan council area (not just Underwood). 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.