Is Maddington, WA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.2/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Maddington faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from local rainfall events and the potential for riverine flooding. The area's flat topography contributes to this risk.
- Bushfire
- Maddington has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. Hot, dry summers and strong winds exacerbate this risk.
- Heat
- Maddington experiences moderately high temperatures during summer, with potential for heatwave events. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms
- Postcode
- 6109
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 12.2% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Maddington in Western Australia 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 Maddington's climate safety include heat, 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 Maddington 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 Maddington including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Maddington (postcode 6109) 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 (12.2% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (7.1% of land in high-risk zones), tropical cyclone (7% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Maddington — 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
Minor flooding occurred due to heavy rainfall, impacting some residential areas.
Prolonged heatwave resulted in increased hospital admissions and strain on infrastructure.
Bushfire near Maddington caused property damage and evacuations.
Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in low-lying areas of Maddington.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage systems to handle increased rainfall and reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: High
Bushfire Mitigation Measures
ImmediateImplement bushfire mitigation strategies, including controlled burns and vegetation management.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Preparedness Plan
Near-termDevelop a heatwave preparedness plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Community Awareness Programs
Long-termConduct community awareness programs to educate residents about climate risks and adaptation measures.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maddington safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Maddington 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 Maddington?
The dominant hazard for Maddington 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 Maddington 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 Western Australia suburbs.
Should I be concerned about buying property in Maddington?
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 Maddington?
Key projections for Western Australia 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 Maddington.
What share of Maddington is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.2% of Maddington in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 78.2% 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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