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Cape Barren Island vs Cape Portland — Which is Safer?

Compare climate risk between Cape Barren Island, Tasmania and Cape Portland, Tasmania. Our analysis uses data from BOM, CSIRO, and state hazard authorities to score each suburb across 6 climate hazards.

39/100
Moderate
39/100
Moderate
Hazard
Flood21/10033/100
Bushfire55/10047/100
Heat76/10063/100
Storm32/10048/100
Coastal27/10022/100
Cyclone20/10018/100

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$6,368. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$8,915 by 2030 and A$16,557 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$6,368
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$8,915
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$16,557

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$50,945 or more over time.

Verdict

Cape Barren Island and Cape Portland have similar overall climate risk scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Barren Island or Cape Portland safer from flooding?
Cape Barren Island has a flood risk score of 21/100, while Cape Portland 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?
Cape Barren Island scores 55/100 for bushfire risk. Cape Portland scores 47/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Cape Barren Island or Cape Portland?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Cape Barren Island 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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