Property Investment Score: Matong, NSW (2026)

Matong, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
Moderate investment with climate considerationsUpdated 4 May 2026

Investment Score

5.5/10

Moderate investment with climate considerations

Key Facts

Investment Score
5.5/10
Climate Risk
Medium
Resale Risk
Medium
Suburb
Matong, NSW
Postcode
2652
Highest high-risk exposure
14.3% of land (bushfire)

Investment Score Analysis

Matong in New South Wales has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall Medium risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.

Property values may be negatively impacted by increased climate risks.

The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Matong with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.

Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Matong including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.

Matong (postcode 2652) 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 (14.3% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.5% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Matong — 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

Insurance OutlookInsurance premiums are likely to increase due to flood and bushfire risks.
Price Impact from ClimateProperty values may be negatively impacted by increased climate risks.
Resale Liquidity RiskMedium

Historical Events

2022
Moderate

Significant rainfall led to localized flooding, affecting roads and infrastructure.

2019
Moderate

Record-breaking temperatures during a heatwave caused heat stress and health concerns.

2017
Moderate

A bushfire near Matong threatened properties, requiring evacuations.

2012
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas, impacting homes and businesses.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Upgrade drainage infrastructure and implement flood barriers to protect properties.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Implement a community-based heat action plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Conduct regular bushfire risk assessments and implement property protection measures.

Est. cost: Medium

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation measures to reduce water stress during droughts and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Wagga Wagga City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 4 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matong a good investment?

Matong has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.

How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Matong?

Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Matong. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.

What is the resale outlook for properties in Matong?

The resale outlook for Matong depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.

Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Matong?

Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across New South Wales suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.

What share of Matong is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 14.3% of Matong in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 79.3% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Matong Safe from Climate Risk?

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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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