Wonga Beach flood & bushfire risk
Of Wonga Beach’s 768 mapped properties, 98% are in a mapped flood area and 20.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Wonga Beach’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 Wonga Beach
Flood and bushfire areas across Wonga Beach. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Wonga Beach
Wonga Beach 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 Wonga Beach
Wonga Beach can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Wonga Beach
At the 2021 Census, 13.1% of Wonga Beach’s 1,042 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 Wonga Beach
Douglas council approved 45 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Douglas council area (not just Wonga Beach). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 8 Janbal Street, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 8 Jirimandi Close, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 16 Snapper Island Drive, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 154-156 South Arm Drive, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 21 Oasis Drive, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 3 Duwar Close, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 3 Bells Reef Close, Wonga Beach QLD 4873
- 5 Dewal Close, Wonga Beach 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.