Best first-home-buyer-suburbs in Hobart for Climate Safety

Climate risk affects property values, insurance costs, and long-term liveability. Hobart's suburbs vary significantly in their exposure to flood, bushfire, extreme heat, and storm hazards. This guide ranks the top 10 safest suburbs in Hobart for first-home-buyer-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	Camena	25/100
2	Cape Raoul	26/100
3	Carlton River	26/100
4	Abels Bay	28/100
5	Branxholm	29/100
6	Bridgenorth	29/100
7	Campania	29/100
8	Ambleside	31/100
9	Avoca	31/100
10	Butlers Gorge	31/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Hobart for first-home-buyer-suburbs?

Based on our analysis, Camena has the lowest overall climate risk score (25/100) in Hobart, followed by Cape Raoul and Carlton River. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.

How does climate risk affect property in Hobart?

Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Hobart. 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 Camena Safe from Climate Risk?

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2022 insured disaster losses*

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climate risk to property by 2050*

30-120%

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