Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
335 Holmes Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Somerset Regional Council Planning Scheme
Min Lot Size
1 hectare
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Bakers Creek is a small locality west of Mackay with access to its local state primary school. Secondary education flows to Mackay State High School, the major public secondary in the region. Catholic alternatives including St Patrick's and St Ursula's College are also nearby and serve the broader Mackay area.
Likely public catchment
Bakers Creek is likely zoned for Bakers Creek State School (primary) and Mackay State High School (secondary); verify with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Bakers Creek State School
In catchmentMackay State High School
In catchmentSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Ursula's College
Walkerston State School
North Mackay State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
335 Holmes Road, Bakers Creek is located in a rural residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good access via Holmes Road, a local thoroughfare with minimal congestion typical for regional Queensland.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact due to rural location. Light traffic increases during school hours and early morning/late afternoon commute times for nearby regional centers, but congestion remains negligible.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest services approximately 15-20km away in Mackay. Private vehicle access is essential for this rural property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Bakers Creek is located in the Lockyer Valley region, which experienced catastrophic flooding in January 2011 (Lockyer Creek and surrounding tributaries). Properties in this area are typically subject to Local Flood Hazard Overlay controls reflecting high inundation risk. Comprehensive flood studies and strict planning controls apply; most development proposals require detailed hydro-engineering assessment and elevated floor levels to meet statutory safety standards.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Lockyer Valley Regional Council's Flood Hazard Overlay mapping and associated development controls
- •Mandatory floor level requirements typically 0.5–1.5 m above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP event
- •Restrictions on filling and earthworks within flood-prone areas; requirements for flood-compatible construction materials and design
- •Development assessment must include site-specific flood risk assessment and certification by a suitably qualified hydrologist/engineer
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Bakers Creek, located in the Mackay Region of central Queensland, is situated in a bushfire-prone area with moderate risk exposure. The property is likely subject to BAL-19 rating under AS 3959, reflecting the presence of surrounding vegetation and the area's elevation and terrain characteristics. Building design and maintenance should comply with BAL-19 construction standards, including ember-resistant features and vegetation management within the required defendable space.
Crime & Safety
Bakers Creek is a small regional Queensland locality with crime rates below state averages. Property-related offences, particularly theft and malicious damage, represent the largest categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions typical of rural Queensland communities.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Bakers Creek is a small rural locality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with minimal active development. Activity is primarily low-density rural residential subdivision and local infrastructure maintenance by council rather than major urban renewal or commercial development. The area remains predominantly agricultural and lifestyle-oriented with limited DA pipeline intensity.
Bakers Creek Rural Residential Expansion
0.5 kmSmall-scale rural residential lot subdivision catering to acreage lifestyle demand in the hinterland locality.
Local Road Upgrade - Council Infrastructure
1.2 kmRegional council road sealing and drainage improvement project to support rural connectivity.
Nearby Nambour Hinterland Growth Corridor
8 kmBroader hinterland development activity in adjacent precincts with residential, rural residential and small commercial components.
Agricultural Land Conservation Zoning Review
2 kmCouncil planning scheme amendment to balance rural production land with limited residential infill in Bakers Creek vicinity.
Heritage & Conservation
Bakers Creek is a rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland with limited formal heritage listings or conservation overlays. The area is primarily agricultural and residential, with heritage interest centred on broader regional sugar industry history rather than specific protected buildings or streetscapes within the locality itself.
Nearby Heritage Items