Best family-suburbs in Darwin for Climate Safety

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

#SuburbRisk Score
1Angurugu24/100
2Black Jungle25/100
3Calvert25/100
4Borroloola26/100
5Braitling26/100
6Chilla Well26/100
7Finke26/100
8Alice Springs27/100
9Alpurrurulam27/100
10Anmatjere27/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Darwin for family-suburbs?
Based on our analysis, Angurugu has the lowest overall climate risk score (24/100) in Darwin, followed by Black Jungle and Calvert. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.
How does climate risk affect property in Darwin?
Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Darwin. Properties in higher-risk areas may face increasing insurance costs and potential value depreciation. A full climate risk report provides detailed projections.

Is Angurugu 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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