Best family-suburbs in Townsville for Climate Safety

Climate risk affects property values, insurance costs, and long-term liveability. Townsville's suburbs vary significantly in their exposure to flood, bushfire, extreme heat, and storm hazards. This guide ranks the top 10 safest suburbs in Townsville 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
1Andergrove25/100
2Arbouin25/100
3Albion26/100
4Amby26/100
5Arcadia26/100
6Arriga27/100
7Alligator Creek28/100
8Alton Downs28/100
9Airville29/100
10Alsace29/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Townsville for family-suburbs?
Based on our analysis, Andergrove has the lowest overall climate risk score (25/100) in Townsville, followed by Arbouin and Albion. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.
How does climate risk affect property in Townsville?
Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Townsville. Properties in higher-risk areas may face increasing insurance costs and potential value depreciation. A full climate risk report provides detailed projections.

Is Andergrove 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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