Is Ournie, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.2/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Ournie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially leading to more frequent and severe flood events.
- Bushfire
- The area around Ournie has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Hotter and drier conditions are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
- Heat
- Ournie is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2640
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 18.2% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Ournie 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 Ournie's climate safety include 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 Ournie 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 Ournie including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Ournie (postcode 2640) 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 (18.2% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (10.1% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (9.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Ournie — 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
Minor flooding occurred along the Murray River, with some localized impacts on Ournie.
Bushfires in the region caused smoke haze and increased fire danger in Ournie.
A prolonged heatwave in January resulted in high temperatures and increased demand for cooling.
The Murray River experienced moderate flooding, impacting low-lying areas around Ournie.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termInvest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risks, such as levees and improved drainage systems.
Est. cost: High
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateImplement community education programs and improve bushfire management practices.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Action Plan
Near-termDevelop a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Water Conservation
Long-termPromote water conservation measures to address potential water scarcity due to climate change.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ournie safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Ournie 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 Ournie?
The dominant hazard for Ournie 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 Ournie 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 Ournie?
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 Ournie?
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 Ournie.
What share of Ournie is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 18.2% of Ournie in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 65% 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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