Is Cooee, TAS Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Cooee faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially worsening flood events.
- Bushfire
- The risk of bushfires in Cooee is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase bushfire frequency and intensity.
- Heat
- Cooee is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — westerly wind storms and occasional severe weather
- Postcode
- 7320
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 9.2% of land (riverine flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Cooee in Tasmania 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 Cooee's climate safety include 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 Cooee 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 Cooee including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Cooee (postcode 7320) 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 (9.2% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (6.5% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (5.9% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Cooee — 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
Significant flooding occurred in the region, impacting some properties in Cooee.
Bushfires in nearby areas caused smoke haze and increased fire danger in Cooee.
Severe storms caused damage to property and infrastructure in the region.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Coastal Defenses
Near-termInvest in seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and storm surges.
Est. cost: High
Upgrade Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termImprove drainage systems to reduce the risk of flooding from increased rainfall intensity.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop Heat Action Plan
ImmediateImplement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediatePrepare your property for bushfires by clearing vegetation and creating a defensible space.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cooee safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Cooee 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 Cooee?
The dominant hazard for Cooee 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 Cooee 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 Tasmania suburbs.
Should I be concerned about buying property in Cooee?
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 Cooee?
Key projections for Tasmania 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 Cooee.
What share of Cooee is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 9.2% of Cooee in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 70.9% 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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