Is Success, WA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.2/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Success faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from intense rainfall events and localized stormwater runoff. The risk is expected to increase with climate change due to more frequent and intense rainfall.
- Bushfire
- The bushfire risk in Success is moderate due to the proximity of bushland areas. Hot, dry summers and strong winds can exacerbate the risk. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
- Heat
- Success experiences a high risk of heatwaves and extreme heat events, particularly during the summer months. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of heatwaves, posing a significant risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms
- Postcode
- 6164
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 9.6% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Success 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 Success's climate safety include heat, 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 Success 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 Success including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Success (postcode 6164) 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 (9.6% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (9.1% of land in high-risk zones), tropical cyclone (6.2% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Success — 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
A severe storm caused damage to property and infrastructure in Success.
A prolonged heatwave resulted in increased hospital admissions and strain on infrastructure.
A small bushfire occurred near Beeliar Regional Park, posing a threat to nearby properties.
Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in low-lying areas of Success.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Implement Bushfire Management Strategies
Near-termReduce fuel loads and implement firebreaks to protect properties from bushfires.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a Heatwave Management Plan
ImmediateEstablish cooling centers and provide support for vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Protect Coastal Areas
Long-termImplement coastal protection measures to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and storm surges.
Est. cost: High
Promote Water Conservation
Near-termEncourage water conservation practices to reduce water stress during periods of drought.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Success safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Success 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 Success?
The dominant hazard for Success 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 Success 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 Success?
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 Success?
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 Success.
What share of Success is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 9.6% of Success in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 78% 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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