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East Mackay vs East Palmerston — Which is Safer?

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

27/100
Low
29/100
Low
Hazard
Flood30/10052/100
Bushfire21/10018/100
Heat46/10038/100
Storm30/10037/100
Coastal19/10015/100
Cyclone17/10011/100

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$4,736. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$6,630 by 2030 and A$12,314 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$4,736
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$6,630
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$12,314

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$37,890 or more over time.

Verdict

East Mackay has a lower overall climate risk score (27/100) compared to East Palmerston (29/100). We recommend getting an address-level report for properties in both suburbs before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Mackay or East Palmerston safer from flooding?
East Mackay has a flood risk score of 30/100, while East Palmerston scores 52/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
East Mackay scores 21/100 for bushfire risk. East Palmerston scores 18/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in East Mackay or East Palmerston?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. East Mackay 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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