Is Calamia, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Calamia, New South Wales
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 31 May 2026

Is Calamia 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

5.2

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Calamia faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, exacerbating flood risk.
Bushfire
Bushfire risk in Calamia is moderate, influenced by surrounding vegetation and dry conditions. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Calamia is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves due to climate change. This poses a significant risk to vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2460
Region
Coastal NSW
Median property value
$925,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Calamia located in Coastal NSW (postcode 2460), 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 Calamia.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to Bushland2km
BAL OverlayRFS Bushfire Prone Area Map
Nearest WaterwayLocal River
Flood ZonePartially within flood zone
Avg January Max32.5 °C

Historical Events

2023
Moderate

Heatwave conditions with record high temperatures.

2020
Minor

Localized flooding due to heavy rainfall.

2017
Moderate

Prolonged heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C for several days.

2013
Minor

Bushfire near the suburb caused smoke haze and required evacuation of some residents.

2011
Moderate

Major flooding event impacted the region, causing property damage and displacement.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Develop a heatwave management plan

Immediate

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

Est. cost: Low

Upgrade stormwater infrastructure

Near-term

Invest in upgrading stormwater drainage systems to cope with increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: High

Implement bushfire mitigation measures

Near-term

Undertake vegetation management, create firebreaks, and educate residents on bushfire preparedness.

Est. cost: Medium

Promote water conservation

Long-term

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

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Local Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 31 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calamia safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Calamia 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 Calamia 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 Calamia?

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 Calamia?

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 Calamia.

Is Calamia Safe from Climate Risk?

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