Is Red Range, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Red Range faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and local creek overflows. The risk is expected to increase due to climate change.
- Bushfire
- Red Range has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland and prevailing dry conditions. Climate change is projected to exacerbate this risk.
- Heat
- Red Range experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves projected. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2370
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 12.4% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Red Range 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 Red Range's climate safety include 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 Red Range 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 Red Range including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Red Range (postcode 2370) 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 (12.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (9% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (5.5% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Red Range — 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 bushfires impacted the region, causing property damage and evacuations.
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in low-lying areas, disrupting traffic and damaging property.
A prolonged heatwave resulted in increased hospital admissions and strain on infrastructure.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Bushfire Management
ImmediateImplement regular vegetation clearing, create firebreaks, and conduct community education programs to reduce bushfire risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Upgrade Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termImprove drainage systems to reduce the risk of flash flooding during heavy rainfall events.
Est. cost: High
Develop Heatwave Preparedness Plan
Near-termEstablish cooling centers, provide public health advice, and support vulnerable residents during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Promote Water Conservation
Long-termEncourage water-efficient practices to reduce water stress during droughts and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Range safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Red Range 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 Red Range?
The dominant hazard for Red Range 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 Red Range 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 Red Range?
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 Red Range?
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 Red Range.
What share of Red Range is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.4% of Red Range in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 63.3% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
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