Waterford West flood & bushfire risk
Of Waterford West’s 4,675 mapped properties, 69.5% are in a mapped flood area and 10.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Waterford West’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 Waterford West
Flood and bushfire areas across Waterford West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Waterford West
Waterford West sits in the Crestmead police division, which recorded 7,152 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 7,152 total. Figures are for the whole Crestmead police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Waterford West
Waterford West is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: Low Density Residential
Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.
Zone: Low-Medium Density Residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Centre
School catchments in Waterford West
Waterford West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Waterford West
At the 2021 Census, 31.5% of Waterford West’s 6,942 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 Waterford West
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 Waterford West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 28/28 Chambers Flat Road, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 3 Strand Court, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 25 Aegean Street, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 1 Patrick Court, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 8 Bravo Court, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 9 Wharf Street, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 22 Cunningham Street, Waterford West QLD 4133
- 6 Orde Street, Waterford West QLD 4133
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.