Is Dalswinton, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Dalswinton, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 23 May 2026

Climate Safety Score

5.2/10

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Dalswinton faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Intense rainfall events can lead to riverine and flash flooding.
Bushfire
The bushfire risk in Dalswinton is moderate, with surrounding bushland posing a threat during dry and windy conditions. Increased temperatures and drier vegetation contribute to the risk.
Heat
Dalswinton experiences a moderate risk from heatwaves, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heat stress events impacting vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2328
Region
Coastal NSW
Median property value
$925,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat (5/10)
Highest high-risk exposure
18.5% of land (bushfire)

Climate Safety Analysis

Dalswinton 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 Dalswinton'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 Dalswinton 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 Dalswinton including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Dalswinton located in Coastal NSW (postcode 2328), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $925,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Dalswinton.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Dalswinton is extreme heat (score 5/10), with moderate exposure. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+30% 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 Dalswinton, 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 Dalswinton are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to significant bushland areas.
BAL OverlayRefer to NSW RFS for bushfire prone area mapping.
Nearest WaterwayLocal River
Flood ZoneAreas near the river are designated as flood zones.
Avg January Max32.5 °C

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Prolonged drought conditions affected local agriculture and water resources.

2017
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave resulted in heat stress and health concerns for vulnerable residents.

2013
Moderate

A bushfire near Dalswinton threatened properties and required emergency response efforts.

2011
Moderate

Significant flooding occurred in the region due to heavy rainfall, impacting homes and businesses.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risks, such as levees, drainage improvements, and flood-proofing of buildings.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement bushfire management strategies, including vegetation clearing, fire breaks, and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Action Plan

Immediate

Develop and implement a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable populations, including cooling centers and public awareness campaigns.

Est. cost: Low

Water Resource Management

Long-term

Implement strategies to conserve water resources and ensure water security during drought conditions.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Local Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 23 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalswinton safe from climate change?

No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Dalswinton 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 Dalswinton?

The dominant hazard for Dalswinton 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 Dalswinton 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 Dalswinton?

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 Dalswinton?

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 Dalswinton.

What are the main climate risks in Dalswinton?

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

What share of Dalswinton is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 18.5% of Dalswinton in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 67.3% 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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