Walkerston flood & bushfire risk
Of Walkerston’s 1,962 mapped properties, 83.7% are in a mapped flood area and 1.3% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Walkerston’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 Walkerston
Flood and bushfire areas across Walkerston. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Walkerston
Walkerston sits in the Walkerston police division, which recorded 205 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 205 total. Figures are for the whole Walkerston police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Walkerston
Walkerston can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Walkerston
At the 2021 Census, 6.4% of Walkerston’s 3,615 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 Walkerston
Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Walkerston). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 5 Gerard Court, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 32 Margaret Street, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 208 Mackay - Eungella Road, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 17 Pauline Street, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 12 Youngs Lane, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 15-19 Branscombe Road, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 17 West Pugsley Street, Walkerston QLD 4751
- 2 Etwell Court, Walkerston QLD 4751
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.