Is Berthong, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Berthong, New South Wales· Temora
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 31 May 2026

Is Berthong Safe from Climate Risk?

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$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

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Climate Safety Score

5.2

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Berthong faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and relatively flat terrain. Local rainfall events can quickly inundate low-lying areas.
Bushfire
The area around Berthong has a moderate bushfire risk, particularly during dry summers. Grasslands and nearby wooded areas contribute to the potential for fire spread.
Heat
Berthong experiences periods of high heat, especially during the summer months. These heat events are projected to become more frequent and intense.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2594
Region
Regional NSW
Median property value
$550,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Berthong in New South Wales 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 Berthong's climate safety include flood. 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 Berthong 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 Berthong including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Berthong located in Regional NSW (postcode 2594), 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 Berthong.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Berthong 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 Berthong, 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 Berthong are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandWithin 2km of significant grassland areas
BAL OverlayRFS Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Nearest WaterwayBundidgerry Creek
Flood ZoneLow-lying areas near Bundidgerry Creek
Avg January Max32.5 °C

Historical Events

2022
Moderate

Significant rainfall led to localized flooding, affecting roads and some residential areas.

2019
Moderate

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

2017
Minor

A grassfire near Berthong was quickly contained by fire services.

2012
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused Bundidgerry Creek to flood, impacting some properties in low-lying areas.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Drainage Infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade and maintain drainage systems to reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a Heatwave Management Plan

Immediate

Implement strategies to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves, such as cooling centers and community outreach programs.

Est. cost: Low

Bushfire Preparedness Education

Near-term

Provide residents with information and resources on how to prepare for and respond to bushfires.

Est. cost: Low

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage residents to conserve water to mitigate the impacts of drought and water scarcity.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Temora Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 31 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berthong safe from climate change?

No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Berthong 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 Berthong?

The dominant hazard for Berthong 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 Berthong 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 Berthong?

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 Berthong?

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 Berthong.

Is Berthong Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Berthong, 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

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