Sharon flood map and flood risk

Sharon, Bundaberg Regional Council · Queensland · based on 658 mapped addresses

Past floods reached parts of Sharon: 2010 Bundaberg (about 8.8% of mapped addresses), 2011 QLD January (about 0.8% of mapped addresses) and 2013 Bundaberg (about 14.6% of mapped addresses). About 14% of mapped addresses in Sharon sit inside Queensland's potential floodplain overlay (QFAO). Other mapped hazards: 50.6% in a bushfire-prone area, 1% in a storm-tide area and 1% in a coastal erosion area. Every property differs, so check the exact address.

Sharon at a glance

14.0%

In the state floodplain overlay

Mapped past floods

50.6%

Bushfire prone

$600,000

Suburb median price

Past floods in Sharon

2010 Bundaberg - about 8.8% of mapped addresses
2011 QLD January - about 0.8% of mapped addresses
2013 Bundaberg - about 14.6% 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 Sharon

Flood (QFAO)

14.0%

Bushfire prone

50.6%

Storm tide

1.0%

Erosion prone

1.0%

Acid sulfate soils

100.0%

Share of mapped addresses in Sharon inside each government hazard layer. It describes the suburb, not any one property.

Flood map of Sharon

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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.

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Before you buy in Sharon

Ask Bundaberg 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.