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Is Bombo, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Bombo, New South Wales· Kiama· 2533
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 18 May 2026

Is Bombo Safe from Climate Risk?

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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

5.8

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Bombo faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the coast and low-lying areas. Increased rainfall intensity and sea-level rise are expected to exacerbate this risk.
Bushfire
Bombo has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Hotter, drier conditions are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Bombo is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2533
Region
Coastal NSW
Median property value
$925,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Bombo 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 Bombo's climate safety include heat, flood, 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 Bombo 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 Bombo including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Bombo located in Coastal NSW (postcode 2533), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $925,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Bombo.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Bombo in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+30% 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 Bombo, 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 Bombo are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland reserves
BAL OverlayRFS Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Nearest WaterwayBombo Creek
Flood ZoneCoastal floodplain
Avg January Max26.5 °C

Historical Events

2020
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Bombo, inundating roads and properties.

2019
Moderate

Prolonged heatwave conditions impacted Bombo, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius for several days.

2017
Moderate

Severe storm caused coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure along Bombo Beach.

2013
Minor

Bushfire near Bombo threatened properties, requiring evacuation of some residents.

2011
Moderate

Major flooding event impacted Bombo and surrounding areas, causing property damage and road closures.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Drainage Infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flash flooding.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement Heatwave Early Warning System

Immediate

Develop and implement a heatwave early warning system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide guidance on how to stay safe.

Est. cost: Low

Protect Coastal Areas

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to reduce the impact of coastal erosion and sea-level rise.

Est. cost: High

Promote Water Conservation

Near-term

Encourage residents to conserve water through education and incentives to reduce demand on water resources during droughts.

Est. cost: Low

Bushfire Preparedness

Immediate

Provide education and resources to residents on how to prepare for and respond to bushfires, including creating firebreaks and developing evacuation plans.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Kiama Municipal Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 18 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bombo safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Bombo 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 Bombo 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 Bombo?

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 Bombo?

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 Bombo.

Is Bombo Safe from Climate Risk?

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