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Is Condong, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Condong, New South Wales· Tweed Shire· 2484
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 28 May 2026

Is Condong 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
Condong is located near the Tweed River and is susceptible to flooding from heavy rainfall and riverine overflow. Climate change is expected to increase the intensity of rainfall events, exacerbating flood risk.
Bushfire
Condong has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Hotter, drier conditions associated with climate change will likely increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Condong experiences hot summers, and climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2484
Region
Coastal NSW
Median property value
$925,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Condong located in Coastal NSW (postcode 2484), 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 Condong.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Condong 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 Condong, 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 Condong 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 WaterwayTweed River
Flood ZoneYes
Avg January Max29.5 °C

Historical Events

2022
Major

Severe flooding of the Tweed River inundated parts of Condong, causing significant damage to homes and businesses.

2019
Moderate

Bushfires in the region caused smoky conditions and prompted evacuation warnings for Condong residents.

2017
Moderate

Heavy rainfall led to localized flooding in Condong, disrupting traffic and causing minor property damage.

2013
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave resulted in increased hospital admissions and strain on infrastructure.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade Flood Defenses

Immediate

Invest in levees, drainage systems, and other infrastructure to protect against flooding.

Est. cost: High

Improve Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement stricter building codes in bushfire-prone areas and conduct regular hazard reduction burns.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop Heat Action Plan

Near-term

Establish cooling centers and provide support for vulnerable populations during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Protect Coastal Areas

Long-term

Implement coastal management strategies to mitigate erosion and inundation from sea level rise.

Est. cost: High

Council & Emergency Services

Tweed Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 28 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Condong safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Condong 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 Condong 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 Condong?

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 Condong?

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 Condong.

Is Condong Safe from Climate Risk?

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