Sugarloaf (Whitsunday) flood & bushfire risk
Of Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)’s 228 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 97.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)
Flood and bushfire areas across Sugarloaf (Whitsunday). Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)
Sugarloaf (Whitsunday) sits in the Whitsunday police division, which recorded 3,152 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,152 total. Figures are for the whole Whitsunday police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)
Sugarloaf (Whitsunday) can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)
Whitsunday council approved 215 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Whitsunday council area (not just Sugarloaf (Whitsunday)). 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.