Best suburbs-with-lowest-bushfire-risk in Wollongong for Climate Safety

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

#SuburbRisk Score
1Ashley27/100
2Alstonville29/100
3Arable32/100
4Ashby Island32/100
5Abercrombie River33/100
6Afterlee33/100
7Akolele33/100
8Alfredtown33/100
9Angledool33/100
10Apsley33/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Wollongong for suburbs-with-lowest-bushfire-risk?
Based on our analysis, Ashley has the lowest overall climate risk score (27/100) in Wollongong, followed by Alstonville and Arable. These scores combine flood, bushfire, heat, storm, and other hazard assessments.
How does climate risk affect property in Wollongong?
Climate risk can impact insurance premiums, property resale value, and long-term ownership costs in Wollongong. Properties in higher-risk areas may face increasing insurance costs and potential value depreciation. A full climate risk report provides detailed projections.

Is Ashley 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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