Best suburbs-with-lowest-bushfire-risk 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 suburbs-with-lowest-bushfire-risk.
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 | Alva | 24/100 |
| 2 | Arcturus | 25/100 |
| 3 | Aramac | 27/100 |
| 4 | Aratula | 28/100 |
| 5 | Albinia | 29/100 |
| 6 | Albion | 29/100 |
| 7 | Aldershot | 29/100 |
| 8 | Alexandra | 29/100 |
| 9 | Alligator Creek | 29/100 |
| 10 | Almaden | 29/100 |
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