Best suburbs-with-lowest-flood-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-flood-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
1Aloomba24/100
2Abingdon Downs25/100
3Archer River25/100
4Alligator Creek26/100
5Arcadia26/100
6Argoon28/100
7Adavale29/100
8Alexandra29/100
9Araluen29/100
10Ashgrove29/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safest suburbs in Cairns for suburbs-with-lowest-flood-risk?
Based on our analysis, Aloomba has the lowest overall climate risk score (24/100) in Cairns, followed by Abingdon Downs and Archer River. 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 Aloomba 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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