Is Campsie, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Campsie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the Cooks River and low-lying areas. Increased rainfall intensity could exacerbate this risk.
- Bushfire
- The bushfire risk in Campsie is relatively low due to its urban environment and distance from significant bushland areas.
- Heat
- Campsie is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves, posing a risk to vulnerable populations. Urban heat island effect may amplify temperatures.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2194
- Region
- Greater Sydney
- Median property value
- $1.6 million
- Dominant hazard
- extreme heat (5/10)
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 10.7% of land (surface flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Campsie in New South Wales has an overall climate safety rating of Medium. This multi-hazard assessment combines flood, bushfire, heat, coastal, and storm risk data with climate projections to 2050 from CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Key factors affecting Campsie's climate safety include heat, flood. Each hazard is assessed independently and combined for an overall picture. Australia has warmed by approximately 1.5 °C since 1910, with flow-on effects to fire weather, extreme rainfall, and heatwave frequency.
Climate safety for property in Campsie is not uniform — it varies by address. Factors such as elevation, distance to waterways, proximity to bushland, and local drainage all influence actual risk at a specific property. Two nearby properties can have materially different risk profiles.
For a complete property-specific climate safety report for Campsie including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Campsie located in Greater Sydney (postcode 2194), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $1.6 million, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Campsie.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Campsie is extreme heat (score 5/10), with moderate exposure. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+20% by 2030). These suburb-level signals help prioritise which properties need the closest look — the actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.
Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Campsie, extreme heat is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Campsie are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
A severe thunderstorm caused flash flooding and property damage in parts of Campsie.
Sydney experienced a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in Campsie.
Significant flooding occurred along the Cooks River after a period of intense rainfall.
Heavy rainfall caused the Cooks River to flood, impacting properties in low-lying areas of Campsie.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve stormwater drainage
Near-termUpgrade stormwater infrastructure to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Increase green space
Near-termPlant more trees and create green spaces to reduce the urban heat island effect and provide shade.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a heatwave management plan
ImmediateImplement a plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves, including cooling centers and community outreach programs.
Est. cost: Low
Raise awareness about flood risks
Near-termEducate residents and businesses about flood risks and provide guidance on how to prepare for and respond to flood events.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Long-termEncourage residents and businesses to conserve water to reduce strain on water resources during droughts.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campsie safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Campsie has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Understanding the specific hazards at your property address — not just the suburb average — provides the most reliable risk picture.
Which climate hazard poses the biggest risk in Campsie?
The dominant hazard for Campsie depends on geography and local environment. Proximity to waterways elevates flood risk, while proximity to bushland increases bushfire risk. ClimateNest's multi-hazard analysis identifies the highest-risk hazards for any specific address.
How does Campsie compare to nearby suburbs for climate safety?
Nearby suburbs may have different climate risk profiles depending on elevation, vegetation cover, drainage patterns, and land use. ClimateNest allows comparison of climate safety scores across New South Wales suburbs.
Should I be concerned about buying property in Campsie?
Climate risk should be one factor in your decision, alongside price, location, and amenity. An informed buyer understands the specific risks at a property address and factors insurance costs and climate projections into their assessment of long-term value.
What climate projections should I know for Campsie?
Key projections for New South Wales from CSIRO include increased average temperatures, more frequent hot days, changes in rainfall seasonality, longer fire seasons, and potential increases in extreme rainfall intensity. These trends inform the long-term outlook for Campsie.
What are the main climate risks in Campsie?
ClimateNest's suburb model rates Campsie's dominant climate risk as extreme heat at 5/10 on a 0–10 index, followed by damaging wind (4/10) and severe storm (4/10). These are suburb-level averages — an address-level report is needed to confirm the risk of a specific property in Campsie.
What share of Campsie is exposed to high surface flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 10.7% of Campsie in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 71.1% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
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