Whyanbeel flood & bushfire risk
Of Whyanbeel’s 166 mapped properties, 63.3% are in a mapped flood area and 18.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Whyanbeel’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 Whyanbeel
Flood and bushfire areas across Whyanbeel. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Whyanbeel
Whyanbeel sits in the Mossman police division, which recorded 990 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 990 total. Figures are for the whole Mossman police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Whyanbeel
Whyanbeel can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Whyanbeel
At the 2021 Census, 11% of Whyanbeel’s 172 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 Whyanbeel
Douglas council approved 45 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Douglas council area (not just Whyanbeel). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 580 Whyanbeel Road, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 65 Karnak Road, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 13 Robin Close, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 377 Miallo Bamboo Creek Road, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 31 Assman Road, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 144 Old Forestry Road, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 48 Kingfisher Lane, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
- 25 Kahana Road, Whyanbeel QLD 4873
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.