Somerton bushfire risk
Of Somerton’s 820 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 4.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Somerton’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Somerton
Flood and bushfire areas across Somerton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Somerton
Somerton sits in the Hume council area, which recorded 17,449 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 17,449 total. Figures are for the whole Hume council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Somerton
Somerton is mostly industrial. The most common zones:
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: INDUSTRIAL 1 ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE
School catchments in Somerton
Somerton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Somerton
Hume council approved 3,147 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Hume council area (not just Somerton). 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.