Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
8/22 Back Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Gold Coast City Plan 2016
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Biggera Waters is a suburban locality on the Gold Coast with good access to public and Catholic schooling options. Biggera Waters State School serves the area as the local primary, while Southport State High School is the likely secondary catchment school. Several other public schools and Catholic institutions are within a 5 km radius, offering alternative choices for families.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Biggera Waters are likely zoned for Biggera Waters State School (primary) and Southport State High School (secondary); verification with the QLD Department of Education is essential.
Nearby schools
Biggera Waters State School
In catchmentMolendinar State School
Southport State High School
In catchmentSt. Stephen Catholic College
Benowa State School
Ashmore State School
Merrimac State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
8/22 Back Street, Biggera Waters is located in a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining relative quiet on the immediate street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on nearby Gold Coast Highway and Tallebudgera Valley Road, with flow-on effects to local streets. Southbound M1 motorway traffic toward Surfers Paradise can impact regional congestion.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 metres to nearest bus stops on Biggera Waters Road; regular Gold Coast rapid transit bus services available with 10-15 minute walk access
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Biggera Waters is located in the Tallebudgera Valley catchment on the Gold Coast and has a documented history of localised flooding, particularly from creek overflows and tidal backwater effects. The suburb sits in a flood-mapped area under Gold Coast City Council's flood overlay, placing it in the medium risk category. Development is subject to floor level controls and flood impact assessments to manage both riverine and stormwater flood hazards.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Gold Coast Planning Scheme flood hazard mapping and floor level requirements
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for development in identified flood-prone areas
- •Finished floor levels typically set above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP event
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design to mitigate localised inundation
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Biggera Waters is a predominantly urban-suburban area on the Gold Coast hinterland fringe with low to moderate bushfire risk. The locality has mixed residential development with some native vegetation and proximity to open water/wetland areas, which reduces overall fire risk. Properties are unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP 3.3 mapping, though properties closer to the valley margins or with significant tree cover should be assessed individually.
Crime & Safety
Biggera Waters is a coastal suburb on the Gold Coast with crime rates consistent with Queensland regional averages. Theft-related offences represent the largest crime category, while violent crimes remain moderate. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns typical for established residential communities in South East Queensland.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Biggera Waters is experiencing steady infill development pressure typical of established Gold Coast suburbs, with multiple small residential and commercial DAs in the pipeline. Development activity is concentrated on neighbourhood-scale projects rather than major precincts, reflecting the suburb's mature character and limited vacant land. Local infrastructure upgrades are supporting incremental population growth and densification in surrounding activity centres.
Biggera Waters residential infill DAs
0 kmMultiple small-scale residential development applications for vacant and underutilised land parcels within Biggera Waters, typical of infill activity in established suburbs.
Determination: 2024-2025
Ashmore-Benowa urban renewal corridor
2 kmCouncil-supported urban intensification along major transport corridors with mixed residential and commercial development focus.
Determination: 2025-2027
Local neighbourhood retail/service DAs
0.5 kmSmall-scale commercial and convenience retail applications to support local population growth in established shopping precincts.
Determination: 2024
Transport and drainage infrastructure upgrades
1 kmLocal road, stormwater and water reticulation improvements supporting residential infill and population capacity.
Determination: 2025
Medium-density apartment approvals
1.5 kmSmall-scale medium-density residential applications responding to Gold Coast demand, typically 4-6 storeys near established centres.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Biggera Waters is a modern residential suburb on the Gold Coast, developed primarily from the 1990s onward as part of suburban expansion. The area has minimal heritage significance and no conservation overlays, reflecting its contemporary suburban character. Nearby heritage interest exists in adjacent older beachfront and valley precincts rather than within the suburb itself.
Nearby Heritage Items