Is Stonehenge, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Stonehenge faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and potential riverine flooding. Local topography and drainage capacity influence the extent of potential inundation.
- Bushfire
- The area around Stonehenge has a high bushfire risk due to the presence of surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures increase the likelihood of bushfires.
- Heat
- Stonehenge is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2370
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 8.7% of land (riverine flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Stonehenge 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 Stonehenge's climate safety include heat, 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 Stonehenge 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 Stonehenge including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Stonehenge (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 riverine flood (8.7% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (8.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (5.8% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Stonehenge — 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
A bushfire near Stonehenge required RFS intervention.
Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in low-lying areas.
A prolonged heatwave resulted in heat stress and increased demand on emergency services.
Bushfires impacted areas surrounding Stonehenge, leading to property damage and evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve building insulation
Near-termEnhance insulation in homes and businesses to reduce energy consumption for cooling and heating.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a community bushfire plan
ImmediateCreate a comprehensive bushfire plan that includes evacuation routes, communication strategies, and community shelters.
Est. cost: Low
Upgrade drainage infrastructure
Near-termImprove drainage systems to manage increased rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding.
Est. cost: High
Promote water conservation
Long-termImplement water conservation measures to reduce water demand during periods of drought and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Establish cooling centers
ImmediateDesignate public spaces as cooling centers during heatwaves to provide refuge for vulnerable populations.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stonehenge safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Stonehenge 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 Stonehenge?
The dominant hazard for Stonehenge 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 Stonehenge 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 Stonehenge?
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 Stonehenge?
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 Stonehenge.
What share of Stonehenge is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 8.7% of Stonehenge in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 76.6% 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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