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Richmond (Mackay) flood & bushfire risk

Of Richmond (Mackay)’s 646 mapped properties, 1.1% are in a mapped flood area and 22.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.

For context, Richmond (Mackay)’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.

1.1%
In a flood area
22.1%
In a bushfire area
646
Mapped properties

Where the hazards are in Richmond (Mackay)

Flood and bushfire areas across Richmond (Mackay). Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.

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Crime near Richmond (Mackay)

Richmond (Mackay) sits in the Mackay Northern Beaches police division, which recorded 3,531 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Showing all crime — tap an offence type below to plot it over time.
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Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,531 total. Figures are for the whole Mackay Northern Beaches police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.

School catchments in Richmond (Mackay)

PrimaryBeaconsfield SS · Eimeo Road SS · Northview SS
JuniorMackay Northern Beaches SHS · Mackay North SHS · Pioneer SHS
SeniorMackay Northern Beaches SHS · Mackay North SHS · Pioneer SHS

Richmond (Mackay) can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.

Development near Richmond (Mackay)

Mackay council approved 575 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.

575
Dwellings/yr
528
Houses
47
Units
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New dwellings approved across the whole Mackay council area (not just Richmond (Mackay)). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.

Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Richmond (Mackay) address:

Nearby suburbs

Rural View · 20.8% floodNindaroo · 2.4% floodBeaconsfield · 15.8% floodAndergrove · 11.5% floodGlenella · 8.5% floodMount Pleasant · 3.8% flood

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.