West End (Townsville) flood & bushfire risk
Of West End (Townsville)’s 3,638 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 6.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, West End (Townsville)’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in West End (Townsville)
Flood and bushfire areas across West End (Townsville). Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near West End (Townsville)
West End (Townsville) sits in the Townsville police division, which recorded 12,685 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 12,685 total. Figures are for the whole Townsville police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in West End (Townsville)
West End (Townsville) is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low Density Residential
Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.
Zone: CR - Character Residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MU - Mixed Use
School catchments in West End (Townsville)
West End (Townsville) can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near West End (Townsville)
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 West End (Townsville)). 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.