Ootha bushfire risk
Of Ootha’s 53 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 28.3% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Ootha’s flood exposure is below the NSW average of 5%, and bushfire exposure is above the NSW average of 16.4%.
Where the hazards are in Ootha
Flood and bushfire areas across Ootha. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Ootha
Ootha sits in the Forbes council area, which recorded 1,346 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,346 total. Figures are for the whole Forbes council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Ootha
Ootha is mostly other. The most common zones:
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: Primary Production
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: Village
School catchments in Ootha
Ootha can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Ootha
Forbes council approved 26 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Forbes council area (not just Ootha). 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.