Maxwelton flood map and flood risk
Maxwelton, Richmond Council · Queensland · based on 244 mapped addresses
Past floods reached parts of Maxwelton: 2019 Western QLD (about 58.2% of mapped addresses). About 82.8% of mapped addresses in Maxwelton sit inside Queensland's potential floodplain overlay (QFAO). Other mapped hazards: 33.6% in a bushfire-prone area. Every property differs, so check the exact address.
Maxwelton at a glance
Past floods in Maxwelton
- 2019 Western QLD - about 58.2% 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 Maxwelton
Share of mapped addresses in Maxwelton inside each government hazard layer. It describes the suburb, not any one property.
Flood map of Maxwelton
Check a property in Maxwelton
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 Maxwelton
- Ask Richmond 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.
Stay informed
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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.