Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
43 Upper Wakefield Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Sunshine Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
8.5m
Min Lot Size
650m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Woombye is a small rural locality on the Sunshine Coast hinterland with its own primary school and catchment to the larger Nambour high school. The area offers a mix of public, Catholic, and independent schooling options within a 5 km radius, with strong links to the broader Nambour region's education network.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Woombye are likely zoned for Woombye State School (primary) and Nambour State High School (secondary) — verify with QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Woombye State School
In catchmentNambour State High School
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Lutheran College
Nambour Christian College
St. Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St. Andrew's Catholic College
Mapleton State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
43 Upper Wakefield Street, Woombye is located in a semi-rural residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good access via local roads with reasonable connectivity to surrounding towns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light residential traffic during morning and evening commute times with occasional congestion on Woombye-Mapleton Road during peak periods as commuters travel toward the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Public Transport
Limited public transport options. Nearest bus services approximately 1-2km away via Woombye town center. Regular coach services available to Sunshine Coast and Brisbane from nearby transit hubs.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Woombye is located in the Mary River catchment in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, which has a history of localized flooding during heavy rainfall events. The suburb experiences both stream flooding from tributary creeks and overland flow inundation, though it is less severely affected than lower-lying areas like Gympie or Kilkivan. Properties should be checked against the local Sunshine Coast Regional Council flood overlay mapping.
Planning Controls
- •Queensland Development Code (QDC) Section 3.4 - assessment of flood hazard and planning levels
- •Sunshine Coast Regional Council flood mapping and planning scheme overlays
- •Freeboard requirements above the probable maximum flood (PMF) or defined planning level
- •Development assessment for water sensitive urban design (WSUD) and stormwater management
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Woombye is a hilly, semi-rural suburb in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with significant native vegetation and bushland in proximity. Properties in this area are typically mapped within a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP/SP3 framework, with BAL-19 being a common rating. Building design and vegetation management around the property perimeter are important risk mitigation measures.
Crime & Safety
Woombye is a small regional suburb in the Sunshine Coast region with crime rates below Queensland state averages. The suburb experiences relatively low levels of serious crime, with property-related offences being more prevalent than violent crime. Overall crime conditions remain stable with a safe community profile typical of regional Queensland towns.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Woombye is experiencing modest residential growth typical of Sunshine Coast hinterland towns, with small-scale subdivision and infill activity rather than major urban renewal. Development is primarily greenfield residential and rural-residential conversion on the periphery, supported by incremental infrastructure upgrades. The town centre shows limited commercial redevelopment pressure compared to major coastal centres.
Woombye Town Centre Mixed-Use Precinct
0 kmPotential infill development opportunity within the Woombye town centre focusing on local retail, services and medium-density residential.
Residential Subdivision - North Woombye
1.5 kmGreenfield residential subdivision releasing 40-60 residential lots for detached housing in the northern expansion corridor.
Determination: 2025-2026
Coastal Town Infrastructure Upgrade
2 kmRegional water, sewer and local road network upgrades supporting growth across the Sunshine Coast hinterland corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Small-scale Residential DA - Woombye Village
0.5 kmModest infill subdivision within existing town envelope delivering 8-12 residential lots on consolidation sites.
Determination: 2024-2025
Rural to Rural-Residential Rezoning - South Precinct
3 kmPotential reclassification of rural land to rural-residential creating low-density hobby farm style allotments.
Heritage & Conservation
Woombye is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with limited formal heritage listings. The area retains some early 20th-century buildings of local significance but lacks a defined heritage conservation area or overlay. Most properties in the suburb are not subject to heritage restrictions, though scattered historical structures reflect the community's rural settlement history.
Nearby Heritage Items