Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1305 Bolwarra Way
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fraser Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Dundowran Beach is a small coastal suburb south of Maryborough with Dundowran State School as the local primary option. Secondary students typically proceed to Maryborough State High School or Catholic alternatives (St Paul's) within 4–5 km. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries via the QLD Education Department's school finder tool.
Likely public catchment
Dundowran Beach is likely zoned for Dundowran State School (primary) and Maryborough State High School (secondary) under the QLD state catchment system.
Nearby schools
Dundowran State School
In catchmentMaryborough State High School
In catchmentSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maryborough
St Paul's Catholic College, Maryborough
Sunbury State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1305 Bolwarra Way, Dundowran Beach is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to the Bruce Highway while maintaining relative isolation from major congestion zones.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak hour impact due to residential location away from major commercial corridors. Traffic typically increases on Bruce Highway during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute periods, but local streets remain clear.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services approximately 2-3km away via local routes. Private vehicle use is essential for this location.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Dundowran Beach is a coastal locality in the Fraser Coast region (Hervey Bay area), situated within a tidal floodplain and storm surge risk zone. The suburb faces medium flood risk from storm surge, high tides, and potential estuarine/creek inundation, particularly during severe weather events and king tides. State-based flood studies and council overlays typically apply, requiring flood-resilient design for new or substantially reconstructed development.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Flood Study mapping and Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) flood hazard classifications
- •Elevated floor levels and wet/dry proofing requirements for structures in identified flood-prone areas
- •Development setbacks from tidal waterways and estuarine areas; consideration of storm surge and king tide interactions
- •Assessment under Planning Regulation 2017 (Qld) for development in flood-affected land
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Dundowran Beach is a coastal suburb in the Wide Bay region with predominantly residential development and beach frontage, resulting in low bushfire risk. The area lacks the dense forests and steep topography that characterize higher-risk zones, though some native vegetation occurs in patches. Properties here typically fall outside Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping and do not require specific BAL-rated construction.
Crime & Safety
Dundowran Beach is a coastal suburb with crime rates notably below Queensland state averages. Property-related offences such as theft and malicious damage comprise the majority of incidents, while violent crime rates remain relatively low. The area maintains stable crime patterns consistent with other regional Queensland coastal communities.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Dundowran Beach is experiencing modest incremental development activity typical of a Frasercoast coastal tourism locality. Activity is focused on foreshore amenity upgrades, local holiday accommodation expansion, and broader Hervey Bay regional growth corridors that support residential supply 2-3 km inland. Development pressure remains moderate with emphasis on tourism infrastructure and local residential infill rather than major urban renewal.
Dundowran Beach Foreshore Revitalisation
0.5 kmLocal council-led coastal protection and amenity upgrade including beach access improvements and carpark enhancement.
Determination: 2025-2026
Hervey Bay Regional Growth Corridor
3 kmBroader Hervey Bay planning scheme facilitating residential and retail expansion in surrounding precincts with infrastructure support.
Residential Subdivision - Point Vernon precinct
2 kmMulti-stage residential subdivision near Point Vernon delivering 80-120 dwelling lots with local road connections.
Dundowran Holiday Park Upgrade
0.2 kmTourism-focused accommodation precinct upgrade including caravan park expansion and short-term rental facilities.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Dundowran Beach is a modern coastal residential suburb in the Gympie Region with minimal state or local heritage listings. The area is primarily characterized by contemporary residential development rather than heritage-listed properties, typical of a growing outer-coastal locality developed from the late 20th century onwards.
Nearby Heritage Items