Best safest-suburbs 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 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.

#	Suburb	Risk Score
1	ACT Remainder - Jerrabomberra	25/100
2	Banks	27/100
3	Coombs	27/100
4	Mawson	27/100
5	ACT Remainder - Cotter River	28/100
6	Bonner	28/100
7	Kambah	28/100
8	Nicholls	28/100
9	Conder	29/100
10	Farrer	29/100

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on our analysis, ACT Remainder - Jerrabomberra has the lowest overall climate risk score (25/100) in Canberra, followed by Banks and Coombs. 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 Jerrabomberra Safe from Climate Risk?

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2022 insured disaster losses*

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climate risk to property by 2050*

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