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Waterford flood & bushfire risk

Of Waterford’s 3,135 mapped properties, 50.4% are in a council-mapped flood area and 28.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.

50.4%
In a flood area
28.5%
In a bushfire area
3,135
Mapped properties
Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Waterford address:

Nearby suburbs

Holmview · 2.9% floodEdens Landing · 19.6% floodBethania · 90.2% floodBahrs Scrub · 6.9% floodBuccan · 41.8% floodWaterford West · 69.5% flood

Zoning in Waterford

Waterford is mostly residential. The most common zones:

Residential90% of properties

Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.

Council zone: Low Density Residential

Residential3% of properties

Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.

Council zone: Low-Medium Density Residential

Rural residential2% of properties

Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.

Council zone: Rural Residential

School catchments in Waterford

PrimaryEdens Landing SS · Waterford SS
JuniorLoganlea SHS · Windaroo Valley SHS
SeniorLoganlea SHS · Windaroo Valley SHS

Waterford can span more than one catchment — check a specific address above for the exact school.

Figures are the share of mapped addresses in Waterford that fall within council flood/bushfire overlays — indicative only, verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF.