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Wyoming vs Wyong — Which is Safer?

Compare climate risk between Wyoming, New South Wales and Wyong, New South Wales. Our analysis uses data from BOM, CSIRO, and state hazard authorities to score each suburb across 6 climate hazards.

41/100
Moderate
41/100
Moderate
Hazard
Flood35/10038/100
Bushfire32/10037/100
Heat74/10059/100
Storm38/10031/100
Coastal42/10054/100
Cyclone23/10025/100

How to Interpret These Scores

Each hazard is scored from 0 (minimal risk) to 100 (severe risk). Scores are derived from BOM historical data, CSIRO climate projections, and state hazard authority mapping. A score of 50 means the property is in the moderate range — above average risk but not extreme. Scores above 67 indicate high risk requiring due diligence.

Minimal
0-16
Low
17-33
Moderate
34-50
Elevated
51-66
High
67-83
Severe
84-100

Insurance Cost Trajectory

Based on the hazard scores for these suburbs, current annual insurance premiums are estimated around A$6,232. With projected climate changes under RCP 8.5, premiums could rise to approximately A$8,725 by 2030 and A$16,203 by 2050. These projections align with Insurance Council of Australia data showing 28% average premium increases nationally between 2022-2025, with higher-risk areas seeing 80-120% increases.

Current
A$6,232
2030 (RCP 4.5)
A$8,725
2050 (RCP 8.5)
A$16,203

Property Value Climate Impact

Rising insurance premiums directly impact property values. Research from the Insurance Council of Australia and climate risk analysts shows that properties in areas with higher climate risk can experience a climate value drag. For a median-priced home, this could mean a potential impact of around A$49,855 or more over time.

Verdict

Wyoming and Wyong have similar overall climate risk scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wyoming or Wyong safer from flooding?
Wyoming has a flood risk score of 35/100, while Wyong scores 38/100. A lower score indicates lower flood risk. Get an address-level flood risk report for a specific property.
Which suburb has lower bushfire risk?
Wyoming scores 32/100 for bushfire risk. Wyong scores 37/100. Fire risk depends on proximity to vegetation and local fire history.
Should I buy in Wyoming or Wyong?
Both suburbs have climate considerations. Wyoming has a lower overall climate risk score. We recommend getting a full ClimateNest report for any specific property you're considering, which includes 8 hazard scores, insurance projections, and actionable recommendations.

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$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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