Is Hogarth Range, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Hogarth Range faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and potential riverine flooding. The risk is expected to increase with climate change.
- Bushfire
- The area around Hogarth Range has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding vegetation and dry conditions, especially during the summer months. Climate change is projected to exacerbate these conditions.
- Heat
- Hogarth Range experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves projected. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2469
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 17.4% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Hogarth Range 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 Hogarth Range's climate safety include 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 Hogarth Range 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 Hogarth Range including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
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
The 2019-2020 bushfires had a significant impact on the region, with widespread damage to property and the environment.
Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in the Richmond River catchment, affecting Hogarth Range.
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
Is Hogarth Range safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Hogarth Range 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 Hogarth Range?
The dominant hazard for Hogarth Range 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 Hogarth Range 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 Hogarth Range?
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 Hogarth Range?
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 Hogarth Range.
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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