Gaffneys Creek bushfire risk
Of Gaffneys Creek’s 55 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Gaffneys Creek’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Gaffneys Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Gaffneys Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Gaffneys Creek
Gaffneys Creek sits in the Mansfield council area, which recorded 295 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 295 total. Figures are for the whole Mansfield council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Gaffneys Creek
Gaffneys Creek is mostly township. The most common zones:
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE
School catchments in Gaffneys Creek
Gaffneys Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Gaffneys Creek
Mansfield council approved 92 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mansfield council area (not just Gaffneys Creek). 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.