Goowarra flood map and flood risk
Goowarra, Central Highlands Regional Council · Queensland · based on 36 mapped addresses
Past floods reached parts of Goowarra: 2017 Fitzroy (about 30.6% of mapped addresses). About 44.4% of mapped addresses in Goowarra sit inside Queensland's potential floodplain overlay (QFAO). Other mapped hazards: 63.9% in a bushfire-prone area. Every property differs, so check the exact address.
Goowarra at a glance
Past floods in Goowarra
- 2017 Fitzroy - about 30.6% of mapped addresses
From the Queensland Flood Extent Series and Brisbane City Council's February 2022 mapping. A mapped extent shows where water reached in that event.
Hazards across Goowarra
Share of mapped addresses in Goowarra inside each government hazard layer. It describes the suburb, not any one property.
Flood map of Goowarra
Check a property in Goowarra
The free check shows every mapped hazard for one address: flood, past floods, bushfire, storm tide, coastal erosion and acid sulfate soils, and what each means for a buyer. The full report adds how much of the lot is affected, zoning and planning overlays, school catchments and nearby services, a checklist of what to ask, and a PDF to keep.
Before you buy in Goowarra
- Ask Central Highlands Regional Council for a flood search on the exact lot - it gives flood levels and the rules for building.
- Get written insurance quotes that include flood cover.
- Ask the seller whether the property has flooded, and check for flood damage at inspection.
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Indicative only. Compiled from Queensland Government datasets (QFAO, Queensland Flood Extent Series, QSpatial), Brisbane City Council, ABS and G-NAF. Not property-level advice - verify with the council before any property decision. Last updated 2026-09-28.