Petford flood & bushfire risk
Of Petford’s 88 mapped properties, 97.7% are in a mapped flood area and 97.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Petford’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Check a specific Petford address
Risk varies property by property.
Hazard exposure
Where the hazards are in Petford
Flood and bushfire areas across Petford. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Petford
Petford sits in the Dimbulah police division, which recorded 131 reported offences in the 12 months to Jul 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 131 total. Figures are for the whole Dimbulah police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Petford
Petford can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Petford
Mareeba council approved 76 new dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mareeba council area (not just Petford). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in Mareeba
Compare Petford with the rest of the council area, largest first.
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.