Climate Risk Map of Australia
Australia faces flood, bushfire, coastal erosion, extreme heat and cyclone risks that vary dramatically by state and suburb. Broad maps show zones — but only a property-level report tells you the real risk for your specific address.
Address-level data · 15+ official sources · From A$69
5 climate hazards mapped across Australia
ClimateNest combines 15+ official Australian government and scientific datasets to give you the most complete property-level climate risk picture available.
Flood Risk
Riverine flooding, surface water inundation, storm surge and flash flooding mapped using BOM rainfall data and council flood overlays.
Bushfire Risk
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings, vegetation fuel loads and proximity to bushfire-prone land per NSW RFS, CFA, DFES and CSIRO data.
Coastal Erosion
Sea level rise projections, shoreline retreat rates and storm surge exposure from Geoscience Australia and state coastal management frameworks.
Extreme Heat
Days exceeding 35°C and 40°C thresholds projected to 2050 under RCP 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios using CSIRO and BOM climate projections.
Storm Intensity
Cyclone track histories, hail risk corridors and severe storm frequency modelled from Geoscience Australia and BOM datasets.
Official Data Sources
BOM · CSIRO · Geoscience Australia · NSW Spatial · NSW RFS · CFA VIC · DFES WA · ABS · CoreLogic · State coastal management frameworks.
Climate risk by Australian state
Each state and territory has a distinct risk profile. Understanding your region is the first step — knowing your specific property's risk is what matters for your decision.
Queensland
Very HighPrimary risk: Flood + Cyclone
South-east QLD flood plains, cyclone-prone north, Gold Coast coastal erosion. Over 400,000 properties in mapped flood zones.
Sources: QLD Spatial, BOM, Geoscience AU
New South Wales
Very HighPrimary risk: Flood + Bushfire
Northern Rivers, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and Lismore among Australia's most flood-affected regions. Blue Mountains and South Coast at high bushfire risk.
Sources: NSW Spatial Services, NSW RFS, BOM
Victoria
HighPrimary risk: Bushfire + Heat
Dandenong Ranges, Gippsland and Grampians in high bushfire zones. Melbourne faces increasing extreme heat days — projected 45+ days >35°C by 2050.
Sources: CFA, CSIRO, BOM climate projections
Western Australia
HighPrimary risk: Bushfire + Cyclone
Perth hills under extreme bushfire pressure. Pilbara and Kimberley face Category 4–5 cyclone exposure. Rapid urban expansion into fire-prone land.
Sources: DFES WA, Geoscience AU, BOM
South Australia
HighPrimary risk: Extreme Heat + Bushfire
Adelaide regularly exceeds 40°C in summer. Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island at severe bushfire risk. Murray-Darling basin faces long-term water stress.
Sources: CSIRO, SA CFS, BOM
Tasmania
ModeratePrimary risk: Bushfire + Coastal Erosion
Historically low risk but rapidly increasing bushfire frequency since 2013. East coast faces accelerating coastal erosion from rising sea levels.
Sources: TFS, Geoscience AU, CSIRO
Northern Territory
HighPrimary risk: Cyclone + Flood
Darwin sits in Australia's most cyclone-active zone. Monsoonal flooding affects large areas annually. Extreme heat is year-round rather than seasonal.
Sources: BOM, Geoscience AU, NT Government
ACT
Moderate-HighPrimary risk: Bushfire
Canberra's 2003 bushfires destroyed 500+ homes. Surrounding national park creates persistent interface risk. Increasing heat days compound bushfire season length.
Sources: ACT RFS, CSIRO, Geoscience AU
Why a map isn't enough for property decisions
Maps show zones, not addresses
Two houses on the same street can have vastly different flood risk depending on elevation, drainage and local council overlays. Broad maps miss this entirely.
Maps go out of date
Government climate risk maps are often updated infrequently. ClimateNest pulls from live BOM and Geoscience Australia data to reflect current risk.
Maps don't show financial impact
Knowing you're in a flood zone is one thing. Knowing it could reduce your property value by A$80,000–A$130,000 by 2050 is what drives smart decisions.
Maps cover one hazard at a time
A property might be low flood risk but high bushfire and heat risk. ClimateNest analyses all 5 hazards simultaneously so you get the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free climate risk map for Australia?
Government agencies including BOM, Geoscience Australia and state mapping departments publish free climate hazard maps at the zone or LGA level. However, these are single-hazard, often outdated, and cannot assess a specific property address. ClimateNest offers a free address preview, with full multi-hazard reports from A$69.
How do I check flood zones on a map in Australia?
State spatial authorities publish flood overlay maps — NSW Spatial Services, QLD Globe, VIC Planning Maps. These show mapped flood zones but not the detailed risk for a specific address. Enter your address at ClimateNest to get BOM and council-verified flood risk data including AEP ratings and projected 2050 scenarios.
Where can I find a bushfire risk map for my property?
NSW RFS, CFA Victoria, DFES Western Australia and Geoscience Australia all publish bushfire prone area maps. For a specific property's Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating and financial impact, a ClimateNest report gives you address-level data drawn from all these sources combined.
Which parts of Australia face the most climate risk by 2050?
CSIRO projects that north Queensland, the NSW Northern Rivers, south-west WA and the Adelaide Plains face the sharpest increases in combined climate risk by 2050. Coastal areas across all states face accelerating erosion risk as sea levels rise. ClimateNest models property-level financial impact for all of these scenarios.
Go beyond the map — get your property's full climate risk report
Enter any Australian property address to get flood, bushfire, heat, coastal and financial risk data in minutes. Cited from BOM, CSIRO and Geoscience Australia.
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