North Ward, QLD 4810

Bushfire Risk

North Ward has moderate bushfire concerns with 609 recorded risk events, supported by specific North Queensland bushfire hazard data.

Character

The suburb includes registered heritage areas reflecting local and adjoining heritage considerations that may influence development controls.

Coastal Flood Risk

Coastal impacts such as storm tide inundation and erosion-prone areas are mapped within North Ward, indicating exposure to coastal flooding risks.

Contaminated Land

There is data coverage regarding underground petrol contamination sites for the suburb, relevant for assessing potential land contamination.

Data Limitations

Certain datasets indicate limited data areas in North Ward that buyers should be aware of and may need to investigate further.

Easements

Easement information is available for the suburb, outlining access rights that could affect property use.

Environment

North Ward contains multiple environmental overlays including ecological corridors, wetland protection areas, and zones of environmental importance.

Flood Planning Risk

Flood hazard overlays and new investigation zones impact development planning within North Ward, highlighting areas of flood risk.

Flood Risk

The suburb records a high number of 1735 flood risk events, with detailed flood depth data available for assessment.

Internet Availability

North Ward is covered by both fixed-line and wireless NBN services, ensuring generally good internet connectivity options.

Noise

Noise considerations in North Ward include proximity to major roads and local noise corridors as indicated by various state and local noise mapping.

Power

Power infrastructure such as substations, poles, and power lines are mapped within the suburb, which may affect property development.

Public Transport

Bus and other public transport stops are present in North Ward, facilitating access to surrounding areas including Townsville city.

School Catchments

North Ward falls within designated primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary school catchments, useful for family buyers to consider.

Sewer

Sewer connections and infrastructure are mapped through North Ward, providing essential service information for properties.

State Flood Planning

State-level flood and coastal flood overlays apply to the suburb, indicating regulated flood planning considerations.

Steep Land

Topographic contours show areas of slope within North Ward, which may influence building and development constraints.

Stormwater

Stormwater infrastructure such as pipes and inlets are present in the suburb, relevant for drainage and flood management.

Vegetation

Vegetation protection zones including essential habitat and remnant vegetation overlays affect parts of North Ward.

Water

Water connection and pipe infrastructure is mapped across North Ward, important for property servicing.

Zoning

North Ward properties are subject to multiple zoning designations that govern permissible land uses and development standards.