Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
4 Fifth Close
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Bowen Regional Council Planning Scheme 2021
Height Limit
9m (up to 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Bowen is a small rural town in the Mackay region with a local state primary and high school providing core public education. Catholic schools (St Patrick's and St Ursula's) offer faith-based alternatives nearby. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries with the QLD education department, as rural zoning can vary.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Bowen are likely zoned for Bowen State School (primary) and Bowen High School (secondary); verify with QLD Department of Education's School Catchments tool.
Nearby schools
Bowen State School
In catchmentBowen High School
In catchmentSt Patrick's School, Bowen
St Ursula's College, Bowen
Abbot Point State School
Proserpine State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
4 Fifth Close, Bowen is located in a quiet residential area with minimal traffic congestion. The property is situated away from major arterial roads, providing a peaceful environment with low vehicle volumes throughout the day.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak hour impact. As a residential street, Fifth Close experiences light local traffic during morning and evening commute times with no significant bottlenecks expected.
Public Transport
Bowen has limited public transport options. Nearest bus services operate from Queen Street (approximately 800-1000 meters away). Regional coach services available for longer distance travel.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Golf Links Road at Mt Nutt Road (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Golf Links Road at Mt Nutt Road
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Argyle Street at Howard Street
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Wests Lane at Tollington Road
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Tollington Rd near Wests Lane hail 'n' ride
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Soldiers Road at Verna Street
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Soldiers Rd near Verna St hail 'n' ride
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Horseshoe Bay Rd near Soldiers Rd hail 'n' ride
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Tollington Rd near Soldiers Rd hail 'n' ride
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Horseshoe Bay Road at St Kilda Street
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Hillview Road at Hammond Street
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Flood Risk
Bowen, located in regional North Queensland along the Bowen River floodplain, has experienced significant historical flooding. The town and surrounding properties are subject to a local flood study with mapped flood overlays; medium-risk properties are those within the 1% AEP (100-year) or probable maximum flood extents. Planning controls typically enforce elevated floor levels and flood-compatible construction for new or substantially renovated buildings in affected zones.
Planning Controls
- •Bowen City Council Development Control Plan flood planning provisions and mandatory floor level requirements
- •Queensland Planning and Development Regulation (Qld LSIO equivalent) – properties in mapped flood extent require elevation above Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP + freeboard
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for development in defined flood areas
- •Requirement for finished floor levels typically 500 mm above the 1% AEP flood level or design flood level
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Bowen is an inland coastal town in the Whitsunday region with moderate bushfire risk exposure. The area comprises a mix of town centre, rural-residential fringe, and surrounding grassland and eucalypt woodland. Properties on the urban fringe or near vegetated slopes are likely to require BAL-19 construction standards under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Crime & Safety
Bowen is a regional Queensland town with crime rates below the state average, typical of coastal mining communities. Property-related offences including theft and malicious damage represent the largest crime categories. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with community policing presence maintaining public safety.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Bowen's development pipeline reflects its role as a regional agricultural and port hub in North Queensland. Activity centres on port infrastructure modernisation, CBD revitalisation efforts, and low-density rural residential fringe development. Development momentum remains modest, with projects primarily targeting agricultural sector support and tourism activation rather than high-density urban growth.
Bowen Port Precinct Infrastructure Upgrade
2 kmPort of Bowen capacity and logistics improvements to support agricultural export throughput, particularly sugar and grain handling.
Bowen CBD Revitalisation Program
0 kmCouncil-led town centre renewal including streetscape improvements and potential heritage precinct activation along Queen Street.
Rural Residential Subdivisions - Greenmount Estate
5 kmSmall-scale rural residential subdivision on the fringe catering to lifestyle-oriented buyers seeking acreage outside town limits.
Agricultural Services Expansion
3 kmLight industrial and agricultural service provider facility expansion to support regional farming operations and irrigation networks.
Tourist Accommodation - Bowen Waterfront
1 kmSmall-scale boutique accommodation or caravan park facility leveraging waterfront access and proximity to reef tourism gateway.
Heritage & Conservation
Bowen is a historic regional Queensland town with a well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century town centre. The CBD and surrounding residential areas contain several locally significant heritage buildings and are subject to conservation area overlays that protect the town's established character and streetscape.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •External alterations to heritage-listed buildings require council approval
- •Demolition of heritage structures prohibited without Heritage Council consultation
- •Modifications to facades and rooflines subject to design guidelines
- •New construction in conservation area must respect established streetscape character
Nearby Heritage Items