Best safest-suburbs in Cairns for Climate Safety

Climate risk affects property values, insurance costs, and long-term liveability. Cairns's suburbs vary significantly in their exposure to flood, bushfire, extreme heat, and storm hazards. This guide ranks the top 10 safest suburbs in Cairns for safest-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
1Almaden23/100
2Andergrove24/100
3Abergowrie25/100
4Alberta25/100
5Alton Downs25/100
6Armstrong Beach25/100
7Alligator Creek27/100
8Alsace27/100
9Amber27/100
10Arbouin27/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Cairns for safest-suburbs?
Based on our analysis, Almaden has the lowest overall climate risk score (23/100) in Cairns, followed by Andergrove and Abergowrie. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.
How does climate risk affect property in Cairns?
Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Cairns. Properties in higher-risk areas may face increasing insurance costs and potential value depreciation. A full climate risk report provides detailed projections.

Is Almaden 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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