Climate Risk Profile: Collingullie, NSW

Collingullie, New South Wales· City of Wagga Wagga· 2652
Updated May 2026

Collingullie faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with increasing bushfire risk. Climate change is expected to exacerbate these risks, requiring proactive adaptation measures.

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Overall Risk Score

Address-level

Hazard Breakdown

Flood, bushfire, heat, coastal and storm exposure are all assessed in this area. The score that matters is the property's own: a ClimateNest report scores the address across eight hazards, with insurance and value projections to 2050.

Climate Hazard Breakdown for Collingullie

Flood

Collingullie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and relatively flat terrain. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially worsening flood events.

Key drivers:

  • ·Increased rainfall intensity
  • ·Riverine flooding

Bushfire

The area surrounding Collingullie has a moderate bushfire risk due to the presence of grasslands and bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.

Key drivers:

  • ·Increased temperatures
  • ·Drier conditions

Heat

Collingullie is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, infrastructure, and agriculture.

Key drivers:

  • ·Rising average temperatures
  • ·Increased frequency of heatwaves

Coastal

Collingullie is located inland and does not face any direct coastal risks.

Wind

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In-Depth Climate Risk Guides for Collingullie

Detailed Hazard Analysis

heat Risk

Collingullie is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, infrastructure, and agriculture.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Rising average temperatures
  • ·Increased frequency of heatwaves
  • ·Urban heat island effect (limited)
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flood Risk

Collingullie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and relatively flat terrain. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially worsening flood events.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Increased rainfall intensity
  • ·Riverine flooding
  • ·Inadequate drainage
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coastal Risk

Collingullie is located inland and does not face any direct coastal risks.

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bushfire Risk

The area surrounding Collingullie has a moderate bushfire risk due to the presence of grasslands and bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Increased temperatures
  • ·Drier conditions
  • ·Fuel load
Data source

What This Means for Property Owners

Insurance Outlook

Insurance premiums may increase due to flood and bushfire risks.

Price Impact

Properties in flood-prone areas may experience price stagnation or decline.

Buyer Checklist

  • 1.Check flood maps and historical flood data.
  • 2.Assess bushfire risk and prepare a survival plan.
  • 3.Consider energy efficiency measures to mitigate heat.
  • 4.Review insurance coverage for climate-related risks.

How the region's climate is projected to change

Regional projections, not a forecast for this street. Figures are from the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation's climate projections for the South Western Flatlands region, which draws on CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology modelling.

Temperature

+0.5 to 1.1°C by 2030

Above the 1986–2005 climate, on all emissions scenarios. By 2090, 1.2 to 2.0°C under intermediate emissions or 2.6 to 4.0°C under high emissions.

Rainfall

Winter rain down up to 15% by 2030

The South West has been drying since 1970, and the decline has been larger than anywhere else in Australia. Heavy rainfall events are projected to become more intense even as totals fall.

Fire weather

Harsher, magnitude uncertain

High confidence that fire weather becomes harsher, low confidence in the size of the change, because it depends heavily on summer rainfall.

Sea level

+0.12 m by 2030

At the Fremantle gauge, range 0.07 to 0.16 m. Very high confidence that sea levels continue to rise through the century.

Source: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA), Western Australian climate projections: summary, September 2021, South Western Flatlands chapter. Read the projections →

Adaptation Recommendations

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in improved drainage infrastructure and flood levees to protect properties from inundation.

Est. cost: Medium

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Develop a Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Implement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves, including cooling centers and community outreach programs.

Est. cost: Low

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Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Support community education programs on bushfire safety and assist residents in preparing their properties for bushfires.

Est. cost: Low

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Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation measures to reduce water stress during periods of drought and heat.

Est. cost: Low

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About Collingullie's Climate Risk Profile

Collingullie, NSW, is a rural suburb that faces a number of climate-related challenges. The primary concerns are flooding due to its proximity to waterways, increasing heatwave frequency and intensity, and a moderate risk of bushfires.

Flooding is a significant concern, with potential for increased rainfall intensity leading to more frequent and severe flood events. The local council is actively working on flood mitigation strategies, but the risk remains substantial.

Heatwaves are also a growing threat, particularly for vulnerable populations. Rising average temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events can strain infrastructure and impact agricultural productivity.

Bushfire risk is moderate, with grasslands and bushland surrounding the area. Hotter, drier conditions are expected to increase the likelihood of bushfires. Residents should be prepared and aware of bushfire safety measures.

While Collingullie is not directly exposed to coastal risks, the broader impacts of climate change, such as disruptions to supply chains and economic activity, could indirectly affect the suburb.

Suburb pages describe the local picture. The address-level assessment, with its data sources and its dollar projections, is in the ClimateNest report.

Local Government Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main climate risks facing Collingullie?

The main climate risks are flooding, heatwaves, and bushfires. These risks are expected to increase with climate change.

How is the local council addressing flood risk in Collingullie?

The City of Wagga Wagga is working on flood mitigation strategies, including improving drainage infrastructure and maintaining flood maps.

What can residents do to prepare for heatwaves?

Residents can stay hydrated, seek air-conditioned environments, and check on vulnerable neighbors during heatwaves.

How can I prepare my property for bushfires?

Clear vegetation around your home, have a bushfire survival plan, and monitor fire danger ratings.

Where can I find more information about climate change projections for the region?

The CSIRO provides climate change projections for Australia, including the Riverina region.

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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

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