Property Investment Score: Comerong Island, NSW (2026)

Comerong Island, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
Higher risk — factor climate into returnsUpdated 25 May 2026

Investment Score

7.2/10

Higher risk — factor climate into returns

Key Facts

Investment Score
7.2/10
Climate Risk
High
Resale Risk
Medium
Suburb
Comerong Island, NSW
Postcode
2540
Region
Regional NSW
Median property value
$550,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat (6/10)
Highest high-risk exposure
17.1% of land (bushfire)

Investment Score Analysis

Comerong Island in New South Wales has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall High risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.

Potential for negative impact on property values.

The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Comerong Island with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.

Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Comerong Island including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.

Comerong Island located in Regional NSW (postcode 2540), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $550,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Comerong Island.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Comerong Island is extreme heat (score 6/10), with moderate exposure. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% 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 Comerong Island, 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 Comerong Island are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Insurance OutlookLikely to increase due to flood and coastal risks.
Price Impact from ClimatePotential for negative impact on property values.
Resale Liquidity RiskMedium

Historical Events

2020
Moderate

Heavy rainfall led to flooding on Comerong Island, impacting roads and properties.

2017
Moderate

Flooding of the Shoalhaven River caused inundation of low-lying areas on Comerong Island.

2013
Minor

Bushfire near Comerong Island threatened properties, requiring evacuation of some residents.

2011
Moderate

Major flooding of the Shoalhaven River impacted Comerong Island, causing property damage and displacement.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Raise home foundations

Near-term

Elevate homes to reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: High

Improve drainage systems

Near-term

Upgrade drainage to manage increased rainfall.

Est. cost: Medium

Coastal protection measures

Long-term

Implement seawalls and beach nourishment to protect against erosion.

Est. cost: Very High

Bushfire hazard reduction

Immediate

Clear vegetation around properties to reduce bushfire risk.

Est. cost: Low

Community education programs

Near-term

Educate residents about climate risks and adaptation measures.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Shoalhaven City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 25 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comerong Island a good investment?

Comerong Island has an overall High climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.

How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Comerong Island?

Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Comerong Island. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.

What is the resale outlook for properties in Comerong Island?

The resale outlook for Comerong Island depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.

Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Comerong Island?

Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across New South Wales suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.

What are the main climate risks in Comerong Island?

ClimateNest's suburb model rates Comerong Island's dominant climate risk as extreme heat at 6/10 on a 0–10 index, followed by bushfire (5/10) and damaging wind (4/10). These are suburb-level averages — an address-level report is needed to confirm the risk of a specific property in Comerong Island.

What share of Comerong Island is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 17.1% of Comerong Island in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 73.7% 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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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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