Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
23/30 East Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fraser Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
9m (approx. 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Scarness is a coastal suburb in Hervey Bay with Scarness State School providing local primary education and Hervey Bay State High School servicing secondary students. Catholic and independent alternatives exist within a 4–5 km radius, offering families choice in the wider Hervey Bay schooling landscape.
Likely public catchment
Scarness is zoned for Scarness State School (primary) and Hervey Bay State High School (secondary). Verify current catchment boundaries with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Scarness State School
In catchmentHervey Bay State High School
In catchmentUrangan State School
St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Hervey Bay Christian College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
23/30 East Street, Scarness is located in a residential coastal area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to the Esplanade and local beach amenities with minimal congestion typical of regional Queensland coastal towns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impacts are minimal, with slight increases during holiday periods and weekends when beach traffic increases. Morning and evening commute traffic is light due to the residential nature of the area.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus stops serviced by Sunshine Coast Council public transport, with regular local and regional bus services available
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Scarness is located in the Mary River catchment on the Sunshine Coast and has moderate flood risk due to proximity to the Mary River and local waterways. The area is subject to Queensland flood overlay mapping and requires compliance with floor-level and development controls under the Gympie Regional Council planning scheme. Historical flooding events in the Mary River catchment (including 2013) have affected low-lying residential areas in the wider region.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements relative to probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP design flood
- •Restriction on certain development types in flood-affected areas; residential fill and new houses subject to floor-level certification
- •Mandatory flood-impact assessment and engineering certification for development in mapped flood zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Scarness is a coastal township on Fraser Island, QLD, with predominantly open coastal and grassland vegetation rather than dense bushland. The low-density, dispersed settlement pattern and coastal location result in low bushfire risk exposure. Properties in Scarness typically fall outside mapped Bushfire Prone Areas under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping.
Crime & Safety
Scarness is a small coastal suburb in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland with moderate crime rates consistent with regional Queensland averages. Property crimes including theft and malicious damage represent the majority of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns typical of regional coastal communities.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Scarness is experiencing moderate development activity consistent with a maturing coastal suburb on Queensland's Wide Bay coast. Primary focus is on waterfront activation, modest residential infill and tourism-oriented hospitality upgrades, reflecting both retirement migration and regional tourism growth. Local infrastructure improvements are supporting incremental densification within the established beach precinct.
Scarness Waterfront Mixed-Use
0.5 kmWaterfront precinct development incorporating retail, hospitality and residential components along the Scarness beachfront.
Determination: 2026
Coloured Sands Residential Subdivision
1.2 kmMedium-density residential subdivision targeting families and retirees in the established coastal suburb.
Local Retail/Service DA
0.3 kmSmall-scale neighbourhood retail and professional services development to support local community needs.
Determination: 2024
Tourism and Hospitality Upgrade
0.8 kmEnhancement of existing accommodation and visitor facilities to support growth in regional tourism.
Infrastructure and Drainage Improvement
1.5 kmLocal stormwater and drainage upgrades to support future development and improve coastal resilience.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Scarness is a mid-20th century coastal suburb of Hervey Bay with limited formal heritage listings or conservation overlays. The area developed primarily as a residential beach community from the 1950s onwards, with few buildings of state or local heritage significance. Any heritage character is informal and relates to early coastal township infrastructure rather than statutory protection.
Nearby Heritage Items