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Whroo bushfire risk

Of Whroo’s 58 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.

For context, Whroo’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.

0%
In a flood area
100%
In a bushfire area
58
Mapped properties

Where the hazards are in Whroo

Flood and bushfire areas across Whroo. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.

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Crime near Whroo

Whroo sits in the Strathbogie council area, which recorded 460 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.

Showing all crime — tap an offence type below to plot it over time.
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Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 460 total. Figures are for the whole Strathbogie council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.

Zoning in Whroo

Whroo is mostly rural. The most common zones:

Rural94.8% of properties

Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.

Zone: FARMING ZONE

Environmental3.4% of properties

Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.

Zone: PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE

Rural residential1.7% of properties

Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.

Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

School catchments in Whroo

PrimaryMurchison Primary School · Nagambie Primary School · Rushworth P-12 College
SecondaryRushworth P-12 College

Whroo can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.

Development near Whroo

Strathbogie council approved 61 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.

61
Dwellings/yr
61
Houses
0
Units
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New dwellings approved across the whole Strathbogie council area (not just Whroo). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.

Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Whroo address:

Nearby suburbs

Bailieston · 0% floodKirwans Bridge · 1.6% floodRushworth · 0.1% floodGoulburn Weir · 1.2% floodWaranga Shores · 2.8% floodNagambie · 13.8% flood

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.