Howlong flood & bushfire risk
Of Howlong’s 2,162 mapped properties, 33.2% are in a mapped flood area and 0.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Howlong’s flood exposure is above the NSW average of 5%, and bushfire exposure is below the NSW average of 16.4%.
Where the hazards are in Howlong
Flood and bushfire areas across Howlong. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Howlong
Howlong sits in the Federation council area, which recorded 761 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 761 total. Figures are for the whole Federation council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Howlong
Howlong is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: General Residential
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: Primary Production
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: Low Density Residential
School catchments in Howlong
Howlong can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Howlong
At the 2021 Census, 8.7% of Howlong’s 2,997 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 Howlong
Federation council approved 43 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Federation council area (not just Howlong). 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.