Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
16 Harselaar Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fraser Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Point Vernon, a coastal suburb near Gladstone, is served by Boyne Island schools as the primary public catchment. Catholic and independent alternatives are available 3–4 km away in the wider Gladstone region. The area offers a mix of local public provision and faith-based schooling options within a reasonable radius.
Likely public catchment
Point Vernon is likely zoned for Boyne Island State School (primary) and Boyne Island State Secondary College (secondary). Verify catchment boundaries directly with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Boyne Island State School
In catchmentTannum Sands State School
Boyne Island State Secondary College
In catchmentGladstone State High School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic College
Gladstone Christian Academy
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Point Vernon is a residential area on the Fraser Coast with generally light traffic conditions. The location has good access to local amenities via quiet suburban streets with minimal congestion typical of regional Queensland.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact typical of regional areas. Morning and evening commute traffic shows slight increases but remains light with no significant bottlenecks expected.
Public Transport
Approximately 800m to nearest bus stop on Point Vernon Road. Regular local bus services available through Sunbus network with connections to Hervey Bay.
Public Transport
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Overpass returned 429
Flood Risk
Point Vernon is located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region near the Mary River delta and is historically flood-prone, with significant inundation risk during major flood events. The locality falls within active flood study areas and Council applies mandatory floor-level controls and flood-resistant design standards. Properties in lower-lying areas closer to the river and estuary face elevated risk and should be assessed individually against current flood overlays.
Planning Controls
- •Mandatory floor level requirements (typically minimum 1.0–1.5 m above PMF or 1% AEP design flood level)
- •Flood-compatible building design and wet/dry floodproofing standards
- •Development setback or restriction zones in high-hazard areas
- •Requirement for flood impact assessment and hydraulic modelling for new major development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Point Vernon is a coastal locality in the Wide Bay region of Queensland with relatively flat terrain and proximity to Hervey Bay. The area is characterised by lower vegetation density typical of coastal fringe development, with minimal bushfire-prone vegetation clustering. Overall bushfire risk is low, though standard fire mitigation practices remain advisable for all Queensland properties.
Crime & Safety
Point Vernon is a small coastal locality in Queensland with crime rates generally below state averages. The suburb experiences typical patterns of theft and property-related offences consistent with regional Queensland communities. Overall crime conditions remain stable with low-to-moderate risk levels.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Point Vernon is a small coastal locality in the Bundaberg region with moderate development activity centred on waterfront and marine uses. Recent activity reflects incremental residential infill and public realm upgrades, with mixed-use proposals emerging around the foreshore and nearby Granville Harbour precinct. Council planning is oriented toward protecting maritime character while supporting measured residential and tourism-related growth.
Point Vernon foreshore upgrade
0 kmPublic realm and waterfront amenity improvements along the Point Vernon esplanade and boat ramp facilities.
Determination: 2022
Granville Harbour mixed-use precinct
2.5 kmWaterfront development proposal including residential, retail and hospitality uses on former industrial land at nearby Granville Harbour.
Recent residential subdivisions - Point Vernon surrounds
1.5 kmMultiple small-scale residential subdivisions and infill development across the Point Vernon hinterland and adjacent suburbs.
Marina and boat storage facility upgrades
0.5 kmExpansion and modernisation of marine-related storage and mooring infrastructure serving the Point Vernon boating precinct.
Local retail and mixed-use DAs
0.8 kmSmall-scale commercial and mixed-use development approvals supporting local retail and hospitality expansion in Point Vernon village.
Heritage & Conservation
Point Vernon is a coastal locality near Bundaberg with limited individual heritage listings. The area's primary heritage interest relates to the Point Vernon Lighthouse and proximity to the historic Bundaberg sugar industry, but the suburb itself lacks a formal heritage conservation area or widespread heritage overlay.
Nearby Heritage Items