Wellesley flood & bushfire risk
Of Wellesley’s 162 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 17.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Wellesley’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is in line with the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Wellesley
Flood and bushfire areas across Wellesley. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Wellesley
Wellesley sits in the Surat police division, which recorded 42 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 42 total. Figures are for the whole Surat police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Wellesley
Wellesley can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Wellesley
At the 2021 Census, 2.1% of Wellesley’s 94 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Wellesley
Maranoa council approved 9 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Maranoa council area (not just Wellesley). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 502 Brynog Road, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 207 Wellesley Road, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 23227 Carnarvon Highway, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 545 Bendiboi Road, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 70 Alexander Street, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 1480 Glenearn West Road, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 562 Swerdna Downs Road, Wellesley QLD 4417
- 225 Industrial Avenue, Wellesley QLD 4417
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.