📮 Coomealla postcode: 2648

Is Coomealla, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Coomealla, New South Wales· Wentworth· 2648
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 29 May 2026

Is Coomealla 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
Coomealla faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from the Murray River. Climate change may increase the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall events, exacerbating flood risk.
Bushfire
The area around Coomealla has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Hotter, drier conditions driven by climate change could increase the likelihood and severity of bushfires.
Heat
Coomealla experiences high temperatures, particularly during summer. Climate change is expected to lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2717
Region
Regional NSW
Median property value
$550,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Coomealla located in Regional NSW (postcode 2717), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $550,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Coomealla.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Coomealla in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% 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 Coomealla, 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 Coomealla are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandWithin 1km of Mallee scrubland
BAL OverlayRefer to NSW RFS for bushfire prone areas.
Nearest WaterwayMurray River
Flood ZoneAreas adjacent to the Murray River are prone to flooding.
Avg January Max33.5 °C

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Prolonged heatwave conditions impacted Coomealla, placing stress on the community and local resources.

2011
Moderate

Major flooding along the Murray River impacted Coomealla, causing property damage and displacement.

2009
Major

Severe heatwave conditions affected Coomealla, with record-breaking temperatures and increased hospital admissions.

2006
Moderate

Flooding along the Murray River caused damage to infrastructure and agricultural land in Coomealla.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Develop a Heatwave Management Plan

Immediate

Implement a community-wide heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable residents during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure improvements to enhance flood defenses along the Murray River.

Est. cost: High

Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement community education programs and improve bushfire mitigation measures to reduce bushfire risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation practices to reduce water stress during periods of drought and high temperatures.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Wentworth Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 29 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coomealla safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Coomealla 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 Coomealla 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 Coomealla?

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 Coomealla?

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 Coomealla.

Is Coomealla Safe from Climate Risk?

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