Heat Risk in Hogarth Range, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Heat Risk Score
4.0/10Hogarth Range experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves projected. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
Key Facts
- Heat Risk
- Hogarth Range experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves projected. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Hogarth Range, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2469
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 17.4% of land (bushfire)
Heat Risk Analysis
Hogarth Range in New South Wales faces elevated extreme heat risk. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that Australia's average temperature has increased by approximately 1.5 °C since 1910, with the frequency of extreme heat days rising across most regions.
The urban heat island (UHI) effect can make built-up areas of Hogarth Range warmer than surrounding rural areas, particularly on summer nights. Dark roof materials, limited tree canopy cover, and heat-absorbing surfaces contribute to localised heat stress that varies by property.
The number of days exceeding 35°C is projected to increase in the coming decades.
Get an address-level heat risk assessment from ClimateNest for Hogarth Range including cooling cost estimates, heatwave vulnerability scoring, and adaptation recommendations tailored to your property.
Hogarth Range (postcode 2469) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (17.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (6.3% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (4.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Hogarth Range — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
A prolonged heatwave in January 2013 resulted in heat stress and health concerns for vulnerable residents.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termUpgrade drainage infrastructure and implement flood mitigation measures to reduce the impact of flooding events.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateImplement bushfire management strategies, including controlled burns and vegetation clearing, to reduce the risk of bushfires.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Action Plan
Near-termDevelop and implement a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Community Education
Long-termProvide education and awareness programs to inform residents about climate risks and adaptation strategies.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does Hogarth Range get in summer?
Hogarth Range in New South Wales experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. BOM publishes historical temperature data for weather stations near Hogarth Range. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment with projected cooling costs from ClimateNest.
Is extreme heat increasing in Hogarth Range?
Australia-wide, extreme heat events have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and this trend is consistent with CSIRO climate projections for New South Wales. Continued warming is likely through 2050 under all emissions scenarios.
How does heat affect energy costs for Hogarth Range properties?
Higher temperatures increase cooling demand, which raises electricity costs. ClimateNest provides energy cost projections based on your property's specific exposure to extreme heat days in Hogarth Range and the performance of your building envelope.
What heat mitigation measures work best in Hogarth Range?
Effective heat mitigation includes light-coloured roofing (cool roofs), ceiling and wall insulation, double-glazed windows, external shading, cross-ventilation design, and increasing tree canopy around the property. These measures reduce indoor temperatures and cooling costs.
What share of Hogarth Range is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 17.4% of Hogarth Range in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 75.4% 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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