Best investment-properties in Canberra for Climate Safety

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

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	ACT Remainder - Cotter River	29/100
2	ACT Remainder - Gungahlin	31/100
3	Florey	31/100
4	ACT Remainder - Kowen	32/100
5	City	32/100
6	Crace	32/100
7	Fisher	32/100
8	McKellar	32/100
9	Molonglo	32/100
10	ACT Remainder - Molonglo Valley	33/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Canberra for investment-properties?

Based on our analysis, ACT Remainder - Cotter River has the lowest overall climate risk score (29/100) in Canberra, followed by ACT Remainder - Gungahlin and Florey. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.

How does climate risk affect property in Canberra?

Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Canberra. 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 Act Remainder Cotter River 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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