Is Hurlstone Park, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.2/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Hurlstone Park has a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the Cooks River. Increased rainfall intensity could exacerbate this risk.
- Bushfire
- The risk of bushfire in Hurlstone Park is relatively low due to its urban environment and distance from significant bushland areas.
- Heat
- Hurlstone Park is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. Urban heat island effect may amplify temperatures.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2193
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 17.3% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Hurlstone Park 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 Hurlstone Park'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 Hurlstone Park 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 Hurlstone Park including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Hurlstone Park (postcode 2193) 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 (17.3% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (8.8% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (4.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Hurlstone Park — 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
Severe thunderstorms caused localized flooding and power outages in Hurlstone Park.
Prolonged heatwave conditions led to increased heat stress and strain on infrastructure.
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Hurlstone Park, impacting local businesses and residences.
Major flooding along the Cooks River affected low-lying areas of Hurlstone Park.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve stormwater drainage
ImmediateUpgrade stormwater infrastructure to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flooding.
Est. cost: High
Implement urban greening
Near-termIncrease tree canopy cover and green spaces to mitigate the urban heat island effect and provide shade.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a community emergency plan
ImmediateCreate a plan to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events, including heatwaves and floods.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Long-termEncourage residents to conserve water to reduce strain on water resources during droughts and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Retrofit homes for energy efficiency
Near-termProvide incentives for residents to improve insulation, install energy-efficient appliances, and reduce energy consumption.
Est. cost: Medium
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hurlstone Park safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Hurlstone Park 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 Hurlstone Park?
The dominant hazard for Hurlstone Park 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 Hurlstone Park 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 Hurlstone Park?
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 Hurlstone Park?
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 Hurlstone Park.
What share of Hurlstone Park is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 17.3% of Hurlstone Park in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 64.2% 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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