Is Pyree, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Pyree faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the Shoalhaven River and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, exacerbating flood risk.
- Bushfire
- Pyree has a high bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
- Heat
- Pyree is expected to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2540
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 11.8% of land (riverine flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Pyree 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 Pyree'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 Pyree 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 Pyree including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Pyree (postcode 2540) 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 (11.8% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (9.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (8.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Pyree — 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
Heavy rainfall caused flooding in the Shoalhaven River, impacting Pyree.
Severe bushfires affected the region, causing significant damage and disruption.
The Shoalhaven River flooded, impacting low-lying areas of Pyree.
Bushfires impacted areas near Pyree, requiring evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termInvest in infrastructure to protect against flooding from the Shoalhaven River.
Est. cost: High
Manage Bushfire Fuel Loads
ImmediateImplement regular fuel reduction programs to reduce bushfire risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop Heatwave Preparedness Plans
Near-termCreate plans to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Strengthen Coastal Defenses
Long-termImplement measures to protect against sea level rise and coastal erosion.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyree safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Pyree 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 Pyree?
The dominant hazard for Pyree 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 Pyree 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 Pyree?
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 Pyree?
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 Pyree.
What share of Pyree is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 11.8% of Pyree in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 58.7% 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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