Lake Austin bushfire risk
Of Lake Austin’s 105 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped bushfire-prone area. Flood mapping for this area is coming soon.
For context, Lake Austin’s bushfire exposure is above the WA average of 21.7%.
Where the hazards are in Lake Austin
Flood and bushfire areas across Lake Austin. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Lake Austin
Lake Austin sits in the Mid West-Gascoyne police district, which recorded 15,414 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 15,414 total. Figures are for the whole Mid West-Gascoyne police district (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Lake Austin
Lake Austin is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Rural
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.