Ross River flood risk
Of Ross River’s 104 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
Crime near Ross River
Ross River sits in the Stuart police division, which recorded 5,031 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 5,031 total. Figures are for the whole Stuart police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Ross River
Ross River is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RUR - Rural
Community facilities — schools, hospitals, and civic or community uses.
Zone: CF - Community Facilities
School catchments in Ross River
Ross River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Ross River
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just Ross River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 1065 Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
- 1075 Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
- 1121F Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
- 1170 Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
- 172 Woodlands Road, Ross River QLD 4816
- 1750D Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
- 1750E Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
- 1750F Old Flinders Highway, Ross River QLD 4816
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.