West Point flood & bushfire risk
Of West Point’s 86 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 97.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, West Point’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in West Point
Flood and bushfire areas across West Point. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Zoning in West Point
West Point is mostly rural residential. The most common zones:
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RR - Rural Residential
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: CON - Conservation
School catchments in West Point
West Point can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near West Point
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just West Point). 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.