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Is Bulli, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Bulli, New South Wales· Wollongong· 2516
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 2 Apr 2026

Is Bulli Safe from Climate Risk?

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

5.8

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Bulli faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to creeks and the coast. Intense rainfall events can lead to flash flooding.
Bushfire
Bushfire risk in Bulli is high due to the surrounding bushland. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can exacerbate the risk.
Heat
Bulli experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves projected.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2516
Region
Coastal NSW
Median property value
$925,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Bulli located in Coastal NSW (postcode 2516), 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 Bulli.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent
BAL Overlayhttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/map
Nearest WaterwaySlacky Creek
Flood ZoneYes
Avg January Max27.5 °C

Historical Events

2017
Moderate

Severe storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall caused damage to properties and infrastructure in Bulli.

2013
Minor

Bushfire near Bulli Pass caused road closures and smoke haze in Bulli.

2011
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Bulli, inundating some properties near Slacky Creek.

2007
Moderate

East Coast Low caused significant damage along the NSW coast, including Bulli, with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Upgrade drainage infrastructure and construct flood barriers to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Preparedness

Immediate

Implement bushfire management strategies, including hazard reduction burns and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Coastal Protection

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to mitigate coastal erosion.

Est. cost: Very High

Heatwave Management

Near-term

Develop a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation measures to reduce water demand during droughts and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Wollongong City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 2 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bulli safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Bulli 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 Bulli 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 Bulli?

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 Bulli?

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 Bulli.

Is Bulli Safe from Climate Risk?

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