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Agnes Water vs Airlie Beach — Which is Safer?

Compare climate risk between Agnes Water, Queensland and Airlie Beach, Queensland. Our analysis uses data from BOM, CSIRO, and state hazard authorities to score each suburb across 6 climate hazards.

30/100
Low
32/100
Low
Hazard
Flood21/10022/100
Bushfire31/10043/100
Heat49/10047/100
Storm37/10049/100
Coastal33/10018/100
Cyclone10/10013/100

How to Interpret These Scores

Each hazard is scored from 0 (minimal risk) to 100 (severe risk). Scores are derived from BOM historical data, CSIRO climate projections, and state hazard authority mapping. A score of 50 means the property is in the moderate range — above average risk but not extreme. Scores above 67 indicate high risk requiring due diligence.

Minimal
0-16
Low
17-33
Moderate
34-50
Elevated
51-66
High
67-83
Severe
84-100

Insurance Cost Trajectory

Based on the hazard scores for these suburbs, current annual insurance premiums are estimated around A$4,532. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$6,345 by 2030 and A$11,783 by 2050. These projections align with Insurance Council of Australia data showing 28% average premium increases nationally between 2022-2025, with higher-risk areas seeing 80-120% increases.

Current
A$4,532
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$6,345
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$11,783

Property Value Climate Impact

Rising insurance premiums directly impact property values. Research from the Insurance Council of Australia and climate risk analysts shows that properties in areas with higher climate risk can experience a climate value drag. For a median-priced home, this could mean a potential impact of around A$36,255 or more over time.

Verdict

Agnes Water has a lower overall climate risk score (30/100) compared to Airlie Beach (32/100). We recommend getting an address-level report for properties in both suburbs before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes Water or Airlie Beach safer from flooding?
Agnes Water has a flood risk score of 21/100, while Airlie Beach scores 22/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
Agnes Water scores 31/100 for bushfire risk. Airlie Beach scores 43/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Agnes Water or Airlie Beach?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Agnes Water has a lower overall climate risk score. We recommend getting a full ClimateNest report for any specific property you're considering, which includes 8 hazard scores, insurance projections, and actionable recommendations.

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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