Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
58 Steelwood Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Ipswich City Plan 2017
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Heathwood is a residential suburb in Brisbane's south-west with strong access to public catchment schools at both primary and secondary levels. Catholic and independent alternatives including Marcellin College and Cannon Hill Anglican College are within reasonable proximity. Families should verify current catchment boundaries directly with the QLD Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Heathwood is zoned for Heathwood State School (primary) and Waterford State School (secondary) under the QLD public system.
Nearby schools
Heathwood State School
In catchmentWaterford State School
In catchmentSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Marcellin College
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Bracken Ridge State School
Lourdes Hill College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
58 Steelwood Street in Heathwood experiences light to moderate traffic conditions typical of a suburban residential area in Brisbane's western corridor. The location benefits from reasonable connectivity to major arterial roads while remaining within a quieter residential precinct.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak traffic (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) may result in moderate congestion on Ipswich Road and Beaudesert Road, though Steelwood Street itself remains relatively clear. Local streets experience minimal impact during peak hours.
Public Transport
Heathwood has limited direct public transport access. The nearest bus services are approximately 800m-1km away, with connections available via Brisbane Transport routes on surrounding arterial roads.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Heathwood is located in the Logan River catchment in southern Brisbane, an area with documented flood risk from both riverine and local stormwater sources. Historical flood events (notably 2011 and 2022) have affected this region. Most properties fall within a defined flood planning area requiring development applications to demonstrate flood-compatible design.
Planning Controls
- •Development in identified flood planning areas requires flood impact assessment and consideration of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF)
- •Minimum floor levels typically set at or above the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (1% AEP) flood level plus freeboard
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements to mitigate increased runoff from development
- •Queensland Development Code (QDC) compliance for fill placement and finished ground levels in flood-prone zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Heathwood is a residential suburb in Brisbane's western fringe with predominantly low bushfire risk. The area is largely urbanised with dispersed vegetation and limited high-fuel-load forest areas. Properties are unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP 3.2 mapping, though some individual sites with dense tree cover near vegetated corridors may warrant verification against current BMO/QLD mapping.
Crime & Safety
Heathwood, located in the Ipswich region of Queensland, experiences crime rates moderately above state averages, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offence types. The suburb maintains a relatively stable crime trend with property crimes and interpersonal violence being areas of concern. Police presence and community safety initiatives continue to address crime patterns typical of this outer suburban area.
Total Incidents
3,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Heathwood is experiencing moderate residential infill development typical of established Ipswich suburbs, with approvals for subdivision and medium-density housing. The area benefits from proximity to the broader Flagstone–Forestdale industrial corridor and Springfield Lakes master-planned community, which drive commercial and logistics activity. Development pressure remains steady but constrained by existing suburban character and local infrastructure capacity.
Heathwood residential infill development
0.5 kmMedium-density residential infill targeting underutilised land parcels within the existing suburb.
Forestdale industrial precinct expansion
3.2 kmLogistics and light industrial expansion servicing the broader southside industrial corridor.
Flagstone mixed-use urban village
4.8 kmLarger-scale mixed-use precinct development incorporating residential, retail and commercial uses near Flagstone Road.
Local shopping centre retrofitting
1.2 kmModernisation and minor expansion of existing retail facilities to support local demand.
Springfield transport corridor infrastructure
6.5 kmRegional transport and planning improvements supporting growth across the Springfield Lakes master-planned precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Heathwood is a suburban residential area in Brisbane's outer southwest with limited heritage listings. The area developed primarily from the mid-20th century onwards and contains few properties of individual heritage significance, though some early school buildings have local heritage value.
Nearby Heritage Items