Bolwarra vs Bon Accord — Which is Safer?

Compare climate risk between Bolwarra, Queensland and Bon Accord, Queensland. Our analysis uses data from BOM, CSIRO, and state hazard authorities to score each suburb across 6 climate hazards.

37/100
Moderate
37/100
Moderate
Hazard
Flood55/10035/100
Bushfire63/10040/100
Heat35/10041/100
Storm47/10028/100
Coastal12/10057/100
Cyclone11/10021/100

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$5,484. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$7,678 by 2030 and A$14,258 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$5,484
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$7,678
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$14,258

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$43,870 or more over time.

Verdict

Bon Accord has a lower overall climate risk score (37/100) compared to Bolwarra (37/100). We recommend getting an address-level report for properties in both suburbs before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolwarra or Bon Accord safer from flooding?
Bolwarra has a flood risk score of 55/100, while Bon Accord scores 35/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
Bolwarra scores 63/100 for bushfire risk. Bon Accord scores 40/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Bolwarra or Bon Accord?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Bon Accord 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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