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Brooloo vs Brooweena — Which is Safer?

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

31/100
Low
39/100
Moderate
Hazard
Flood21/10033/100
Bushfire18/10049/100
Heat42/10046/100
Storm33/10049/100
Coastal54/10037/100
Cyclone15/10018/100

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$4,872. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$6,821 by 2030 and A$12,667 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$4,872
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$6,821
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$12,667

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$38,975 or more over time.

Verdict

Brooloo has a lower overall climate risk score (31/100) compared to Brooweena (39/100). We recommend getting an address-level report for properties in both suburbs before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooloo or Brooweena safer from flooding?
Brooloo has a flood risk score of 21/100, while Brooweena scores 33/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
Brooloo scores 18/100 for bushfire risk. Brooweena scores 49/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Brooloo or Brooweena?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Brooloo 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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$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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