Is Maude, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Maude is located near the Murrumbidgee River and is susceptible to flooding. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall events, exacerbating flood risk.
- Bushfire
- Maude has some bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Hotter, drier conditions are expected to increase the likelihood of bushfires.
- Heat
- Maude experiences high temperatures during summer. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2711
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 13.5% of land (riverine flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Maude 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 Maude'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 Maude 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 Maude including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Maude (postcode 2711) 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 riverine flood (13.5% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (12.7% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (9.9% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Maude — 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
Significant flooding occurred along the Murrumbidgee River, causing widespread damage in Maude and surrounding areas.
A prolonged heatwave affected the region, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for several days.
The Murrumbidgee River flooded, impacting some properties in Maude.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
ImmediateInvest in levees and drainage systems to protect properties from flooding.
Est. cost: High
Develop a Heat Action Plan
Near-termImplement a plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves, including cooling centers and outreach programs.
Est. cost: Medium
Enhance Bushfire Preparedness
Near-termClear vegetation around properties and develop community evacuation plans.
Est. cost: Low
Upgrade Infrastructure
Long-termEnsure that critical infrastructure, such as power and water supplies, is resilient to extreme weather events.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maude safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Maude 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 Maude?
The dominant hazard for Maude 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 Maude 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 Maude?
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 Maude?
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 Maude.
What share of Maude is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 13.5% of Maude in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 59.1% 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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