Cardwell flood risk
Of Cardwell’s 1,590 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area.
Crime near Cardwell
Cardwell sits in the Cardwell police division, which recorded 317 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 317 total. Figures are for the whole Cardwell police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Cardwell
Cardwell can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Cardwell
At the 2021 Census, 16.3% of Cardwell’s 1,320 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 Cardwell
Cassowary Coast council approved 187 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Cassowary Coast council area (not just Cardwell). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 100 Bowen Street, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 100 Keith Williams Drive, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 10/10-14 Poinciana Boulevard, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 10-14 Poinciana Boulevard, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 10/160 Victoria Street, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 101 Keith Williams Drive, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 101 Roma Street, Cardwell QLD 4849
- 10/20-24 Poinciana Boulevard, Cardwell QLD 4849
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.