NT26 suburbs assessed

Climate Risk in Northern Territory Suburbs

Northern Territory suburbs face extreme heat and tropical cyclone risk, with seasonal flooding affecting Darwin and surrounding areas during the wet season. Infrastructure resilience and insurance availability are key concerns for property owners.

Extreme HeatCycloneFloodStorm

Borroloola

UNKNOWN

High
7.2/10 risk score

Borroloola faces significant climate change risks, particularly from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Darwin

City of Darwin

High
7.2/10 risk score

Darwin faces significant climate change risks, particularly from heat, coastal hazards, and flooding.

Katherine

UNKNOWN

High
7.2/10 risk score

Katherine is a regional hub in the Northern Territory, facing significant climate risks, particularly from flooding and heatwaves.

Milikapiti

UNKNOWN

High
7.2/10 risk score

Milikapiti faces significant climate risks, particularly from bushfires, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Nguiu

UNKNOWN

High
7.2/10 risk score

Nguiu faces significant climate risks, particularly from bushfires, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Wadeye

UNKNOWN

High
7.2/10 risk score

Wadeye faces significant climate-related risks, particularly from heatwaves, coastal hazards, and flooding.

Batchelor

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.8/10 risk score

Batchelor, NT, faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves.

Katherine East

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.8/10 risk score

Katherine East faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also present.

Nightcliff

City of Darwin

Medium
5.8/10 risk score

Nightcliff is a coastal suburb in Darwin, Northern Territory, that faces moderate climate risks.

Tennant Creek

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.8/10 risk score

Tennant Creek faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, which are projected to increase with climate change.

Alice Springs

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Alice Springs faces increasing risks from heatwaves and bushfires due to climate change.

Alyangula

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Alyangula faces significant climate-related risks, particularly from coastal hazards and heat stress.

Berry Springs

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Berry Springs faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves.

Dundee Beach

West Arnhem

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Dundee Beach faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal erosion.

Gunn

City of Palmerston

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Gunn is a suburb in Palmerston, Northern Territory, that faces moderate climate risks.

Humpty Doo

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Humpty Doo faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Jabiru

West Arnhem

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Jabiru faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Karama

City of Darwin

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Karama faces moderate climate risks, primarily from heat, flooding, and coastal hazards.

Nhulunbuy

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Nhulunbuy faces significant climate change risks, particularly from coastal hazards and heatwaves.

Tiwi

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Tiwi, NT, faces moderate climate risks, particularly from flooding, heat, and coastal hazards.

Virginia

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Virginia, NT, faces moderate climate risks, primarily from heat, flooding, and coastal hazards.

Yulara

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Yulara faces a moderate climate risk profile, primarily driven by extreme heat and bushfire potential.

Zuccoli

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.5/10 risk score

Zuccoli faces a medium overall climate risk, with heat and flooding being the primary concerns.

Elliott

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.2/10 risk score

Elliott faces moderate climate risks, primarily related to heat and flooding.

Katherine South

UNKNOWN

Medium
5.2/10 risk score

Katherine South faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also present.

Palmerston

City of Palmerston

Medium
5.2/10 risk score

Palmerston faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

About Climate Risk in Northern Territory

Northern Territory suburbs face extreme heat and tropical cyclone risk, with seasonal flooding affecting Darwin and surrounding areas during the wet season. Infrastructure resilience and insurance availability are key concerns for property owners.

ClimateNest suburb assessments are built using Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) historical hazard data, CSIRO future climate projections under SSP2-4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios, state-specific hazard overlays from emergency services and planning authorities, and actuarial data. Every assessment includes current hazard scores (0–10), projected scores for 2030 and 2050, local geographic evidence, insurance outlook, and property owner recommendations.

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