Paddys River bushfire risk
Of Paddys River’s 66 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Paddys River’s flood exposure is below the ACT average of 0.1%, and bushfire exposure is above the ACT average of 8.5%.
Where the hazards are in Paddys River
Flood and bushfire areas across Paddys River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Paddys River
Paddys River sits in the ACT police jurisdiction, which recorded 11,701 reported offences in the 12 months to Dec 2024.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 11,701 total. Figures are for the whole ACT police jurisdiction (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Paddys River
Paddys River is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: MOUNTAINS AND BUSHLANDS
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: RIVER CORRIDOR
Development near Paddys River
ACT council approved 4,437 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole ACT council area (not just Paddys River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 421 Discovery Drive, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 121 Freshford Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 50 Corin Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 505 Tidbinbilla Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 2 Smiths Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 287 Point Hut Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 136 Naas Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
- 60 Paddys River Road, Paddys River ACT 2620
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.