Best climate-safe-suburbs in Ballarat for Climate Safety

Climate risk affects property values, insurance costs, and long-term liveability. Ballarat's suburbs vary significantly in their exposure to flood, bushfire, extreme heat, and storm hazards. This guide ranks the top 10 safest suburbs in Ballarat for climate-safe-suburbs.

Remember that suburb-level scores are indicative. Every property within a suburb has a unique risk profile depending on its exact location, elevation, proximity to vegetation or waterways, and building characteristics. Always get an address-level report for the specific property you're considering.

Scores range from 0 (Minimal risk) to 100 (Severe risk). A score below 34 is considered Low, 34-50 Moderate, 51-66 Elevated, 67-83 High, and above 84 Severe.

#	Suburb	Risk Score
1	Aberfeldie	27/100
2	Ascot Vale	28/100
3	Appin South	29/100
4	Appin	30/100
5	Ashwood	30/100
6	Archies Creek	31/100
7	Areegra	31/100
8	Armadale	31/100
9	Aspendale	31/100
10	Acheron	32/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Ballarat for climate-safe-suburbs?

Based on our analysis, Aberfeldie has the lowest overall climate risk score (27/100) in Ballarat, followed by Ascot Vale and Appin South. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.

How does climate risk affect property in Ballarat?

Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Ballarat. Properties in higher-risk areas may face increasing insurance costs and potential value depreciation. A full climate risk report provides detailed projections.

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Is Aberfeldie Safe from Climate Risk?

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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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