Camoola vs Camp Creek — Which is Safer?

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

33/100
Low
26/100
Low
Hazard
Flood53/10023/100
Bushfire32/10032/100
Heat32/10031/100
Storm37/10032/100
Coastal24/10026/100
Cyclone18/1009/100

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$4,804. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$6,726 by 2030 and A$12,490 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$4,804
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$6,726
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$12,490

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$38,430 or more over time.

Verdict

Camp Creek has a lower overall climate risk score (26/100) compared to Camoola (33/100). We recommend getting an address-level report for properties in both suburbs before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camoola or Camp Creek safer from flooding?
Camoola has a flood risk score of 53/100, while Camp Creek scores 23/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
Camoola scores 32/100 for bushfire risk. Camp Creek scores 32/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Camoola or Camp Creek?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Camp Creek 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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