Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Unit/1/17 Barramundi Drive St
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fraser Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Woodgate is a small rural locality in the Wide Bay region. The locality has its own primary school, with secondary schooling typically accessed through Maryborough about 5 km away. Catholic and independent options are limited in immediate proximity but available in Maryborough.
Likely public catchment
Woodgate is likely zoned for Woodgate State School (primary) and Maryborough State High School (secondary). Verify current catchment boundaries with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Woodgate State School
In catchmentTiaro State School
Maryborough State High School
In catchmentSt Mary's Primary School, Maryborough
St Paul's School, Maryborough
Southerndown State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at Unit 1/17 Barramundi Drive, Woodgate is located in a coastal residential area with generally light traffic conditions. This is a quiet suburban locality with minimal congestion typical of regional Queensland beach communities.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is minimal in this locality. Traffic is typically light throughout the day, with slight increases during holiday periods and weekends when tourist traffic visits the nearby beach areas. Early morning and late afternoon see modest increases but no significant congestion.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. The nearest coach services operate from Hervey Bay (approximately 25km south). No local bus routes service Barramundi Drive directly; private vehicle access is the primary transport method in this area.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Woodgate is located within the Mary River catchment in Queensland's Wide Bay region, which has a documented history of significant flooding events. The township sits in an area where flood study overlays apply, with properties potentially affected by both riverine and local catchment flooding. Standard QLD flood planning controls and development restrictions are likely to apply.
Planning Controls
- •Development must comply with QLD Reconstruction Authority (QRA) or local planning scheme flood level requirements
- •Finished floor levels typically required to be above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP design flood
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and hydraulic modelling for material development
- •Consideration of climate change and updated rainfall intensity frequency duration (IFD) data
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Woodgate is a small rural locality in Queensland's Wide Bay region with moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding eucalypt woodland and grassland vegetation. Properties in this area are likely to fall within BAL-19 construction standards under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. The risk is elevated relative to urban areas but typical for regional Queensland fringe properties with vegetation-adjacent land.
Crime & Safety
Woodgate is a small regional Queensland suburb with crime rates below state average, typical of rural and semi-rural communities in the Wide Bay region. Property-related offences represent the largest crime category, while violent crime remains relatively low compared to urban centres. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns consistent with its demographic profile and population size.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Woodgate is a small rural locality in Gladstone Regional Council with limited high-density development activity. Development pressure is modest, focused on rural residential subdivisions and lifestyle block creation rather than urban intensification. The broader Gladstone region (15-20km radius) shows stronger activity in port infrastructure, industrial precincts, and energy sector developments.
Woodgate Rural Residential Subdivision
0.5 kmSmall-scale rural residential land division creating lifestyle blocks in the Woodgate locality.
Determination: 2025-2026
Bauhinia Regional Development Area
8 kmGladstone Regional Council planning for mixed-use development linking Bauhinia and surrounding localities with improved infrastructure.
Port of Gladstone Industrial Expansion
15 kmOngoing port and industrial precinct upgrades supporting regional freight and resource sectors.
Determination: 2025
Boyne Island Energy Hub Investment
12 kmPotential energy and manufacturing sector development near Boyne Island supporting regional economic growth.
Rural Tourism and Agribusiness Facilities
3 kmSmall-scale farm-stay and agritourism development capitalising on rural lifestyle demand in the Woodgate area.
Heritage & Conservation
Woodgate is a small rural locality in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland with minimal formal heritage listing or conservation area designation. Any heritage significance is likely limited to early community buildings such as the local school and hall, which may hold local historical value but are not formally protected under state heritage registers.
Nearby Heritage Items