Is Parraweena, TAS Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.8/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Parraweena faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Intense rainfall events can lead to flash flooding.
- Bushfire
- Parraweena has a high bushfire risk due to its location near bushland. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the likelihood of bushfires.
- Heat
- Parraweena experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves expected in the future.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — westerly wind storms and occasional severe weather
- Postcode
- 7321
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 7.6% of land (riverine flood)
Climate Safety Analysis
Parraweena 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 Parraweena's climate safety include flood, 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 Parraweena 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 Parraweena including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Parraweena (postcode 7321) 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 (7.6% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (6.6% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (6.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Parraweena — 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
The 2019-2020 bushfires significantly impacted the region, with smoke and ash affecting air quality in Parraweena.
Prolonged heatwave conditions led to increased hospital admissions and strain on infrastructure.
Bushfires in the Royal National Park threatened properties in Parraweena, requiring evacuations and property protection measures.
Major flooding event impacted low-lying areas around Port Hacking, causing property damage and road closures.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve drainage infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flash flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire preparedness
ImmediateImplement bushfire mitigation measures, such as vegetation management and community education programs.
Est. cost: Low
Heatwave action plan
Near-termDevelop a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Coastal protection measures
Long-termImplement coastal protection measures to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and storm surges.
Est. cost: High
Community awareness programs
Near-termEducate residents about climate risks and adaptation strategies.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parraweena safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Parraweena 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 Parraweena?
The dominant hazard for Parraweena 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 Parraweena 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 Parraweena?
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 Parraweena?
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 Parraweena.
What share of Parraweena is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 7.6% of Parraweena in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 68.8% 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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