Is One Mile, QLD Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

One Mile, Queensland· UNKNOWN
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 24 May 2026

Climate Safety Score

5.8/10

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
One Mile faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and potential coastal inundation. The risk is influenced by its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas.
Bushfire
The bushfire risk in One Mile is moderate due to the presence of surrounding bushland. Hot, dry conditions during summer increase the likelihood of bushfires.
Heat
One Mile experiences a high risk of heatwaves and extreme heat events, particularly during the summer months. Rising temperatures are expected to exacerbate this risk.
Storm
Notable storm risk — tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms in summer months
Postcode
4305
Highest high-risk exposure
15.8% of land (tropical cyclone)

Climate Safety Analysis

One Mile in Queensland 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 One Mile's climate safety include heat, flood, coastal. 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 One Mile 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 One Mile including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

One Mile (postcode 4305) 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 tropical cyclone (15.8% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (14.6% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (8.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across One Mile — 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

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland
BAL OverlayRFS Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Nearest WaterwayUnnamed Creek
Flood ZonePartially within a flood zone
Avg January Max30.5 °C

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

One Mile experienced a prolonged heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C for several days.

2017
Moderate

A severe storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to One Mile, causing property damage.

2013
Minor

A bushfire near One Mile caused smoke haze and required firefighting efforts.

2007
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in low-lying areas of One Mile.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risks, such as improved drainage systems and flood barriers.

Est. cost: High

Implement Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Develop and implement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Medium

Strengthen Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Enhance bushfire preparedness through community education, property maintenance, and strategic fire breaks.

Est. cost: Medium

Protect Coastal Areas

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures to mitigate erosion and sea level rise impacts.

Est. cost: High

Promote Water Conservation

Near-term

Encourage water conservation practices to reduce water stress during droughts and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Port Stephens Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 24 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is One Mile safe from climate change?

No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. One Mile 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 One Mile?

The dominant hazard for One Mile 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 One Mile 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 Queensland suburbs.

Should I be concerned about buying property in One Mile?

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 One Mile?

Key projections for Queensland 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 One Mile.

What share of One Mile is exposed to high tropical cyclone risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.8% of One Mile in high-risk zones for tropical cyclone, with a further 77.9% 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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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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