📮 Ulong postcode: 2450

Property Investment Score: Ulong, NSW (2026)

Ulong, New South Wales· UNKNOWN· 2450
Moderate investment with climate considerationsUpdated 4 May 2026

Investment Score

5.2/10

Moderate investment with climate considerations

Key Facts

Investment Score
5.2/10
Climate Risk
Medium
Resale Risk
Medium
Suburb
Ulong, NSW
Postcode
2450
Highest high-risk exposure
15.7% of land (bushfire)

Investment Score Analysis

Ulong in New South Wales has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall Medium risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.

Properties in high-risk areas may experience a decrease in value.

The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Ulong with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.

Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Ulong including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.

Ulong (postcode 2450) 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 (15.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (12.6% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (4.8% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Ulong — 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

Insurance OutlookInsurance premiums are likely to increase due to the elevated risk of bushfires and flooding.
Price Impact from ClimateProperties in high-risk areas may experience a decrease in value.
Resale Liquidity RiskMedium

Historical Events

2019
Major

The 2019 bushfires significantly impacted the region, with widespread property damage and evacuations.

2017
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused the Orara River to flood, affecting low-lying areas in Ulong.

2013
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave resulted in heat stress and increased demand for emergency services.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Bushfire Preparedness

Immediate

Create a bushfire survival plan and maintain a firebreak around your property.

Est. cost: Low

Heatwave Preparedness

Near-term

Identify cooling centers and develop a plan to stay cool during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Flood Mitigation

Near-term

Improve drainage around your property and consider flood-proofing measures.

Est. cost: Medium

Community Resilience Planning

Long-term

Participate in community-led initiatives to enhance resilience to climate change impacts.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Coffs Harbour City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 4 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulong a good investment?

Ulong has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.

How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Ulong?

Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Ulong. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.

What is the resale outlook for properties in Ulong?

The resale outlook for Ulong depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.

Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Ulong?

Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across New South Wales suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.

What share of Ulong is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.7% of Ulong in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 70.7% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Ulong Safe from Climate Risk?

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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