Waugh Pocket flood risk
Of Waugh Pocket’s 85 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Waugh Pocket’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 Waugh Pocket
Flood and bushfire areas across Waugh Pocket. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Waugh Pocket
Waugh Pocket sits in the Babinda police division, which recorded 271 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 271 total. Figures are for the whole Babinda police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Waugh Pocket
Waugh Pocket can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Waugh Pocket
Cairns council approved 1,328 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Cairns council area (not just Waugh Pocket). 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.