Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
29 Oleander Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Tablelands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2019
Height Limit
8.5m
Min Lot Size
800m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Yungaburra is a small village on the Atherton Tableland with a local state primary school. Secondary students typically travel to Atherton (~12 km away) for Atherton State High School. Catholic options are also available in nearby Atherton, offering families an alternative to the public system.
Likely public catchment
Yungaburra is likely zoned to Yungaburra State School for primary and Atherton State High School for secondary; verify with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Yungaburra State School
In catchmentMalanda State School
Atherton State High School
In catchmentSt Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Atherton
St Andrew's Catholic High School, Atherton
Mareeba State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
29 Oleander Drive is located in Yungaburra, a small rural township in the Atherton Tablelands with minimal traffic congestion. The property is in a quiet residential area with very light traffic volumes typical of regional Queensland towns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. As a small township, Yungaburra experiences very little traffic variation. Brief increases may occur during school hours and weekend tourist traffic, but congestion remains negligible.
Public Transport
Limited public transport. Nearest regional bus services operate from Atherton (approximately 8km away). No local public transport directly serves this residential street.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Yungaburra is located in the Atherton Tablelands at elevation (~700 m), well inland from major coastal and river flood zones. While the area experiences significant rainfall and has local watercourses (Barron River catchment), it is not within a defined flood overlay based on historical flood study coverage. Local surface water management and minor creek flooding remain considerations for development.
Planning Controls
- •Referral to Queensland Department of Resources for any development in defined flood risk areas
- •Consideration of local drainage patterns and minor watercourse flooding
- •Building design standards for areas with potential local stormwater inundation
- •Compliance with Cairns Regional Council Development Plan flood-related provisions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Yungaburra is located in the Atherton Tablelands region of Far North Queensland, an area with substantial bushfire risk due to dense wet sclerophyll and rainforest vegetation, hilly topography, and rural-fringe character. Properties in this locality typically fall within a BAL-29 zone under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Building design and construction should comply with AS 3959 BAL-29 standards.
Crime & Safety
Yungaburra is a small rural township in the Tablelands region with crime rates significantly below Queensland state averages. The suburb experiences typical rural crime patterns with property-related offences predominating, particularly theft and malicious damage. Overall safety conditions are good with stable crime trends year-on-year.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Yungaburra is a small, established rural village on the Atherton Tablelands with limited greenfield development. Activity is focused on heritage-sensitive village centre improvements, tourism infrastructure investment across the broader region, and modest rural residential subdivisions on surrounding acreage. Council planning emphasises landscape preservation and agricultural character retention rather than high-density urban renewal.
Yungaburra Village Centre Mixed-use Precinct
0.5 kmLocal village centre upgrade incorporating retail, dining and community facilities with improved pedestrian amenity in the town core.
Tablelands Regional Water Infrastructure
8 kmRegional water supply and treatment upgrades serving the Atherton Tablelands region including Yungaburra.
Rural Residential Subdivision DA - Lamb Range
3 kmSmall-scale rural residential lot subdivision on acreage land south of town maintaining landscape character.
Atherton Tablelands Tourism Infrastructure
12 kmRegional tourism and visitor economy infrastructure spanning multiple precincts across the Tablelands with Yungaburra as a secondary hub.
Residential Renovation & Heritage Overlay Approvals
0.2 kmMultiple small heritage-compatible residential renovations and extensions within the town's conservation area.
Heritage & Conservation
Yungaburra is a heritage-listed village in the Atherton Tablelands with a strong character conservation overlay protecting its late 19th and early 20th-century architectural heritage. The village precinct contains numerous Federation-era buildings and is recognised for its historic streetscape, natural rainforest setting, and cultural significance to the Atherton region.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •External alterations require council approval to maintain character
- •Sympathetic materials required for renovations
- •Tree removal restrictions in designated areas
- •Height and setback controls to preserve village character
Nearby Heritage Items