Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 1411 Bolwarra Way
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Gympie Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Dundowran Beach is a coastal suburb in Hervey Bay with strong local public school provision through Dundowran State School and Hervey Bay State High School. Several independent and Catholic schools operate nearby, offering additional choices. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the Queensland Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Dundowran Beach is zoned for Dundowran State School (primary) and Hervey Bay State High School (secondary) as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Dundowran State School
In catchmentHervey Bay State High School
In catchmentSt Andrew's Lutheran College
Emmaus Christian College
St Paul's School, Hervey Bay
Shelley Park State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Dundowran Beach is a coastal residential area with relatively light traffic conditions typical of a regional Queensland beach community. The location benefits from proximity to the Bruce Highway but is set back in a quieter residential pocket with minimal through-traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion. Weekend beach traffic may cause slight increases on roads leading to coastal access points, but impact on Bolwarra Way itself remains negligible. Morning and afternoon commuter traffic primarily affects the Bruce Highway corridor rather than this residential address.
Public Transport
Limited public transport accessibility; approximately 1-2km to nearest bus stops serving regional routes. Private vehicle dependency is typical for this area.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Dundowran Beach is a coastal locality in the Wide Bay region exposed to storm tide and cyclonic surge inundation risk. Properties within mapped storm tide overlays face medium flood risk, particularly during severe weather events. Development is subject to Queensland coastal planning controls requiring elevated floor levels and resilience measures.
Planning Controls
- •Storm tide and cyclonic storm surge risk assessment required for development
- •Floor level requirements relative to Probable Maximum Storm Tide (PMST) or regional storm tide datum
- •Mandatory flood resilience design standards for building envelope and services in mapped storm tide zones
- •Vegetation and landscaping controls to maintain overland flow paths and stormwater conveyance
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Dundowran Beach is a coastal suburb on the Fraser Coast with predominantly low-lying terrain and limited dense vegetation. The proximity to Hervey Bay and coastal exposure, combined with relatively sparse bushland in the immediate locality, results in a low bushfire risk profile. Properties in this area are typically not mapped as bushfire-prone under Queensland's SPP mapping.
Crime & Safety
Dundowran Beach is a coastal suburb in the Fraser Coast region with crime rates below Queensland state averages, reflecting its primarily residential and tourist-oriented character. Theft-related offences constitute the largest category, typical for beach communities with transient populations. Overall crime conditions remain stable with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Dundowran Beach is experiencing moderate residential infill and suburban consolidation as part of the broader Hervey Bay growth corridor. Development activity is focused on small-lot residential subdivisions, local retail upgrades, and improved community services rather than major mixed-use transformation. Regional infrastructure investment, particularly the hospital expansion, supports underlying demand from retirees and coastal lifestyle migration.
Dundowran Beach Residential Infill
0.5 kmSmall-lot residential subdivision targeting dual occupancy and townhouse development on existing residential land.
Hervey Bay Regional Hospital Expansion
8 kmMajor healthcare infrastructure upgrade serving the Wide Bay region with expanded emergency and surgical facilities.
Point Vernon Commercial Precinct Development
6 kmCommercial and retail expansion targeting improved services and economic activity across the Hervey Bay corridor.
Dundowran Local Shopping Centre Upgrade
0.3 kmRetail and convenience precinct upgrades to support local residential growth and community services.
Coastal Residential Estate - Adjacent Precincts
2 kmMulti-stage residential development in surrounding Fraser Coast suburbs targeting families and retirees.
Heritage & Conservation
Dundowran Beach is a modern coastal residential suburb in the Gympie Region with limited heritage overlay protections. The broader locality has modest local heritage significance through nearby Tin Can Bay's maritime and community history, but Dundowran Beach itself comprises primarily late 20th-century residential development without formal conservation area designation.
Nearby Heritage Items