Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1 Shea Court
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Western Downs Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016
Height Limit
8.5m
Min Lot Size
1000m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Taroom is a small rural town in the Maranoa region with Taroom State School as the primary public option. For secondary education or independent/Catholic alternatives, families typically look to nearby Chinchilla (8–9 km away). Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Queensland Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Taroom is zoned for Taroom State School (combined P–12). Secondary students may also be directed to Chinchilla State School depending on enrolment.
Nearby schools
Taroom State School
In catchmentBauhinia State School
Proston State School
Chinchilla State School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chinchilla
St Michael's College, Chinchilla
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Taroom is a small rural town in Queensland with minimal traffic congestion. The property on Shea Court experiences very light traffic volumes typical of regional areas, with no significant congestion issues.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is negligible in Taroom. Light increase in local traffic during early morning and late afternoon from residents commuting to nearby towns, but no significant congestion expected.
Public Transport
Limited public transport availability. Nearest regional bus services operate from Taroom town centre approximately 2-3km away. Most residents rely on private vehicles.
Public Transport
1 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Taroom (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Taroom
bus
Flood Risk
Taroom is located in the Dawson River catchment in central Queensland and has a documented history of significant flooding. The town is subject to a formal flood overlay under the Taroom local planning scheme, with the Dawson River presenting the primary flood risk. Properties in the township are typically required to demonstrate compliance with adopted flood levels during development approval.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with QLD Flood Hazard Lines (FHL) for the Dawson River catchment
- •Minimum floor level requirements typically 500 mm above the probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP
- •Development assessment against State Planning Policy (SPP) flood risk criteria and local planning scheme flood mapping
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Taroom is a rural locality in central Queensland with moderate bushfire risk due to its position in semi-rural bushfire-prone terrain. The area is characterized by native vegetation, open grasslands, and scattered rural properties typical of inland Queensland. Properties in Taroom should be assessed under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping and may require BAL-19 construction standards; individual site assessment is recommended based on specific vegetation proximity and topography.
Crime & Safety
Taroom is a small regional town in the Western Downs region of Queensland with crime rates significantly below the Queensland state average. The suburb experiences relatively low incidents of serious crime, with theft-related offences being the most common category. Overall, Taroom maintains a safe community profile typical of rural Queensland towns.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Taroom is a small regional centre in Western Queensland with limited development intensity. Activity focuses on rural residential expansion on larger acreage blocks, agricultural support infrastructure, and modest town centre improvements rather than high-density urban renewal. Most development reflects rural and agribusiness expansion consistent with regional Queensland patterns.
Taroom Town Centre Streetscape Upgrade
0 kmCouncil-led upgrades to main street amenities and pedestrian infrastructure in the town centre.
Rural residential subdivision - Lot 1 SP
3 kmSmall-scale rural residential development on acreage blocks typical of Western Queensland expansion.
Agricultural support facility development
2 kmRural industry support including grain handling, equipment servicing, or livestock handling infrastructure.
Tourism/hospitality precinct expansion
1 kmSmall-scale tourism accommodation or visitor facility enhancement reflecting regional tourism interest.
Heritage & Conservation
Taroom is a small rural town in the Western Downs region of Queensland with modest heritage significance. The town centre contains some early 20th-century civic and community buildings of local interest, but the area lacks formal state heritage listings or conservation overlays typical of larger regional centres.
Nearby Heritage Items