Is St Ives, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.8/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- St Ives faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and overflowing creeks. Development patterns and stormwater infrastructure contribute to the risk.
- Bushfire
- St Ives has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to significant bushland areas. Dry conditions and strong winds exacerbate the risk during bushfire season.
- Heat
- St Ives experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwave events projected. Vulnerable populations are at higher risk.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2075
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 21.7% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
St Ives 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 St Ives'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 St Ives 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 St Ives including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
St Ives (postcode 2075) 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 (21.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (8.8% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across St Ives — 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 led to localized flooding in parts of St Ives.
The 2019-2020 bushfire season significantly impacted the region, with smoke haze affecting St Ives.
Severe storms caused flash flooding and power outages in St Ives.
Bushfires impacted areas near St Ives, causing property damage and evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve stormwater infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade stormwater drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risks.
Est. cost: High
Implement bushfire management strategies
ImmediateConduct regular bushfire hazard reduction activities and educate residents on bushfire preparedness.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a heatwave response plan
Near-termEstablish cooling centers and provide support to vulnerable populations during heatwave events.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Long-termEncourage residents to reduce water consumption through rebates and educational programs.
Est. cost: Low
Enhance community resilience
Near-termFoster community networks and support systems to help residents cope with climate-related disasters.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Ives safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. St Ives 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 St Ives?
The dominant hazard for St Ives 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 St Ives 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 St Ives?
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 St Ives?
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 St Ives.
What share of St Ives is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 21.7% of St Ives in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 73.3% 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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