Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 4 Chicks Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Cassowary Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2017
Height Limit
7 metres
Min Lot Size
4000m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Paluma is a small rural locality north of Townsville with a local primary school; secondary students typically attend Townsville State High School or other major schools in the broader Townsville region. Catholic and independent options require travel to Townsville proper, approximately 18–22 km away.
Likely public catchment
Paluma is likely zoned for Paluma State School (primary) and Townsville State High School (secondary); verify with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Paluma State School
In catchmentTownsville State High School
In catchmentKirwan State High School
Aquinas Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's Lutheran College
Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO schools)
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 4 Chicks Road, Paluma is located in a rural mountainous area with minimal traffic congestion. The property sits on a quiet local road with very light vehicle volumes typical of this remote regional location.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Negligible peak-hour impact due to rural location. Traffic volumes remain consistently light throughout the day with minimal variation.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest regular bus services are approximately 10-15km away in Townsville or Paluma township area. Private vehicle access is essential.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Paluma is situated in the elevated ranges of the Cassowary Coast region and presents minimal flood risk due to topography and distance from major flood-prone catchments such as the Johnstone, Mulgrave, or Barron rivers. While minor local drainage and stormwater management apply to any development, the locality is not subject to formal flood study overlays typical of QLD low-lying areas.
Planning Controls
- •Paluma is a mountainous inland locality with elevation typically 600–900 m; standard QLD planning scheme applies with general flood management provisions
- •Any development near minor creek systems or drainage lines may require stormwater/drainage assessment under Queensland Development Code
- •No identified State or Local Government Controlled Area (LGCA) flood overlay recorded for Paluma township
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Paluma is a hilly, heavily vegetated locality in the Townsville region with significant bushfire risk due to its elevation, terrain complexity, and proximity to extensive wet sclerophyll forest. Properties in this area are likely to be mapped within Bushfire Prone Areas under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping, typically at BAL-29 or higher. Building works should comply with AS 3959 construction standards for the applicable BAL rating, and properties require robust vegetation management and defensible space strategies.
Crime & Safety
Paluma is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland with crime rates significantly below state averages. The suburb experiences relatively low incident numbers across most categories, reflecting its small population and remote location. Property-related offences such as theft and malicious damage are the most prevalent crimes in the area.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Paluma is a small, rural locality in the Cassowary Coast region north of Townsville with very limited development activity. The area is characterized by proximity to Paluma Range National Park, native vegetation, and low-density peri-urban uses. Development pressure remains minimal due to conservation zoning, geographic constraints, and distance from major employment centers, with only scattered rural residential subdivisions and agricultural operations typical of the locality.
Paluma Range National Park adjacent land management
0 kmQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service manages conservation and visitor infrastructure within adjacent national park boundaries.
Townsville West growth corridor residential
18 kmLarge-scale residential estate development in Townsville's western growth corridor with potential future expansion pressure.
Bruce Highway upgrade (Townsville region)
15 kmState government highway maintenance and safety improvements affecting regional connectivity.
Rural residential lot subdivisions
5 kmScattered small-scale acreage and rural residential subdivisions typical of peri-urban Cairns hinterland areas.
Local agricultural/forestry land use
2 kmExisting agricultural, grazing and native forest management continuing as primary land use.
Heritage & Conservation
Paluma is a small rural locality in Far North Queensland with limited heritage listings. The area is characterized by its natural environmental significance within Paluma Range National Park rather than built heritage. Most properties in the locality are not subject to heritage restrictions or conservation area overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items