Is Turrawan, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.2/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Turrawan faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events. Local waterways and drainage systems can become overwhelmed, leading to potential property damage and disruption.
- Bushfire
- Turrawan has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can exacerbate the risk, leading to rapid fire spread and potential property loss.
- Heat
- Turrawan is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves in the future. This can lead to heat stress, particularly for vulnerable populations, and increased energy demand for cooling.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
- Postcode
- 2390
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 14.2% of land (riverine flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Turrawan 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 Turrawan'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 Turrawan 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 Turrawan including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Turrawan (postcode 2390) 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 (14.2% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (13.9% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (5.5% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Turrawan — 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
Prolonged drought conditions impacted local water supplies and agriculture.
A prolonged heatwave resulted in heat stress and increased demand for electricity.
A bushfire near Turrawan threatened properties, requiring evacuations.
Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in low-lying areas of Turrawan.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve drainage infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade local drainage systems to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.
Est. cost: Medium
Implement bushfire management strategies
ImmediateConduct regular vegetation clearing and controlled burns to reduce fuel loads in bushland areas.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a heatwave response plan
Near-termEstablish cooling centers and provide information to residents on how to stay safe during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Long-termEncourage residents to conserve water through rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation practices.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turrawan safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Turrawan 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 Turrawan?
The dominant hazard for Turrawan 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 Turrawan 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 Turrawan?
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 Turrawan?
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 Turrawan.
What share of Turrawan is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 14.2% of Turrawan in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 57.7% 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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