📮 Corrimal postcode: 2518

Is Corrimal, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Corrimal, New South Wales· Wollongong· 2518
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 30 May 2026

Is Corrimal 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

5.8

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Corrimal 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 Corrimal is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase bushfire frequency and intensity.
Heat
Corrimal is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, especially during summer months.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2518
Region
Coastal NSW
Median property value
$925,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Corrimal located in Coastal NSW (postcode 2518), 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 Corrimal.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent
BAL OverlayRFS Bush Fire Prone Land
Nearest WaterwayCorrimal Creek
Flood ZoneYes
Avg January Max27.5 °C

Historical Events

2020
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave in January 2020 resulted in increased hospital admissions and strain on the electricity grid.

2017
Moderate

A severe storm caused damage to homes and infrastructure in Corrimal, with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

2013
Minor

A bushfire near the Illawarra Escarpment threatened properties in Corrimal, but was quickly contained by firefighters.

2011
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas of Corrimal, affecting several homes and businesses.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to protect against flooding, such as levees and improved drainage systems.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Management

Near-term

Implement bushfire management strategies, including controlled burns and vegetation clearing, to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Preparedness

Immediate

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

Est. cost: Low

Coastal Protection

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and coastal erosion.

Est. cost: High

Council & Emergency Services

Wollongong City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 30 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corrimal safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Corrimal 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 Corrimal 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 Corrimal?

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 Corrimal?

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 Corrimal.

Is Corrimal Safe from Climate Risk?

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