Is Barwon, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Barwon, New South Wales· Walgett
Climate risk is high — address assessment recommendedUpdated 29 May 2026

Is Barwon Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Barwon, New South Wales, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

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What A$49 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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Climate Safety Score

7.2

Climate risk is high — address assessment recommended

Key Facts

Climate Safety
High
Flood
Barwon faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the Barwon River and flat terrain. Riverine flooding can inundate low-lying areas.
Bushfire
The area surrounding Barwon is prone to bushfires, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Grassfires and bushfires can pose a significant threat to properties and infrastructure.
Heat
Barwon experiences high temperatures during summer, leading to heat stress and potential health impacts, especially for vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2396
Region
Regional NSW
Median property value
$550,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Barwon in New South Wales has an overall climate safety rating of High. 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 Barwon's climate safety include heat, 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 Barwon 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 Barwon including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Barwon located in Regional NSW (postcode 2396), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $550,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Barwon.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Barwon in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% by 2030). The actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.

Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Barwon, extreme heat is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Barwon are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to town
BAL Overlayhttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-prone-land
Nearest WaterwayBarwon River
Flood ZoneLow-lying areas near the river
Avg January Max36.5 °C

Historical Events

2022
Major

Significant flooding along the Barwon River impacted numerous properties and infrastructure.

2019
Moderate

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

2017
Moderate

A bushfire near Barwon threatened properties and required emergency response.

2010
Moderate

The Barwon River flooded, inundating low-lying areas and causing damage to properties.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in levees and improved drainage systems to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Mitigation

Immediate

Implement vegetation management programs and create firebreaks to reduce bushfire risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Preparedness

Near-term

Establish cooling centers and provide public education on heatwave safety.

Est. cost: Low

Community Resilience Programs

Long-term

Develop programs to support vulnerable populations and enhance community preparedness for climate-related disasters.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Walgett Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 29 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barwon safe from climate change?

No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Barwon has an overall High 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 Barwon?

The dominant hazard for Barwon 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 Barwon 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 New South Wales suburbs.

Should I be concerned about buying property in Barwon?

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 Barwon?

Key projections for New South Wales 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 Barwon.

Is Barwon Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Barwon, New South Wales, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

Free instant previewCSIRO-powered data

What A$49 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

Full report from A$49 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections