Pomona vs Poona — Which is Safer?

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

38/100
Moderate
39/100
Moderate
Hazard
Flood49/10027/100
Bushfire46/10046/100
Heat40/10045/100
Storm29/10045/100
Coastal48/10041/100
Cyclone18/10027/100

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$4,532. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$6,345 by 2030 and A$11,783 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$4,532
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$6,345
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$11,783

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$36,255 or more over time.

Verdict

Pomona has a lower overall climate risk score (38/100) compared to Poona (39/100). We recommend getting an address-level report for properties in both suburbs before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pomona or Poona safer from flooding?
Pomona has a flood risk score of 49/100, while Poona scores 27/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
Pomona scores 46/100 for bushfire risk. Poona scores 46/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Pomona or Poona?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Pomona 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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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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