Is Growee, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Growee, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
Climate risk is high — address assessment recommendedUpdated 23 May 2026

Climate Safety Score

7.2/10

Climate risk is high — address assessment recommended

Key Facts

Climate Safety
High
Flood
Growee faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, exacerbating flood risk.
Bushfire
Growee has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Growee is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with chronic health conditions.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2849
Region
Regional
Median property value
$500,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat (5/10)
Highest high-risk exposure
12.5% of land (bushfire)

Climate Safety Analysis

Growee in New South Wales has an overall climate safety rating of High. 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 Growee's climate safety include heat, flood, bushfire. 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 Growee 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 Growee including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Growee located in Regional (postcode 2849), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $500,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Growee.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Growee is extreme heat (score 5/10), 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 Growee, 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 Growee are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent
BAL OverlayRFS Bushfire Prone Land
Nearest WaterwayCapertee River
Flood ZoneLow to Moderate
Avg January Max32 °C

Historical Events

2023
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of the region, leading to road closures and property damage.

2019
Major

The 2019-2020 bushfires had a significant impact on the region, with widespread property damage and loss of life.

2013
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave led to increased hospital admissions and placed strain on infrastructure.

2011
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas, disrupting transport and damaging property.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Bushfire Preparedness

Immediate

Clear vegetation around homes, develop a bushfire survival plan, and install a sprinkler system.

Est. cost: Low

Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect

Near-term

Plant trees, install cool roofs, and use light-colored paving materials.

Est. cost: Medium

Manage Flood Risk

Near-term

Install flood barriers, improve drainage, and avoid building in flood-prone areas.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a Heatwave Plan

Immediate

Identify vulnerable residents, establish cooling centers, and provide information on how to stay safe during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Lithgow City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 23 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Growee safe from climate change?

No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Growee has an overall High 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 Growee?

The dominant hazard for Growee 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 Growee 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 Growee?

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 Growee?

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 Growee.

What are the main climate risks in Growee?

ClimateNest's suburb model rates Growee'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 Growee.

What share of Growee is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.5% of Growee in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 63.1% 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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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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