Climate Risk Profile: Doubtful Creek, NSW
Doubtful Creek faces increasing risks from flooding and heatwaves due to climate change. Bushfire risk is also a concern. Residents should prepare for more extreme weather events.
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Overall Risk Score
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 Doubtful Creek
Flood
Doubtful Creek faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its location within a floodplain and proximity to waterways. Increased rainfall intensity is expected to exacerbate this risk.
Key drivers:
- ·Increased rainfall intensity
- ·Proximity to waterways
Bushfire
The area around Doubtful Creek has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires.
Key drivers:
- ·Drier conditions
- ·Higher temperatures
Heat
Doubtful Creek is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. Higher average temperatures will increase the risk of heat stress, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Key drivers:
- ·Rising average temperatures
- ·Increased frequency of heatwaves
Coastal
Doubtful Creek is not exposed to coastal risks.
Wind
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Storm
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Social
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Energy
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In-Depth Climate Risk Guides for Doubtful Creek
Property buying guide with climate risk assessment
Flood zone mapping, historical events, and projections
BAL assessment, vegetation proximity, and fire history
Multi-hazard safety assessment to 2050
Severe weather, hail, and wind risk analysis
Extreme heat days, urban heat island, and cooling costs
Premium estimates and insurance availability
Climate-adjusted property investment analysis
Detailed Hazard Analysis
heat Risk
Doubtful Creek is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. Higher average temperatures will increase the risk of heat stress, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Primary Drivers
- ·Rising average temperatures
- ·Increased frequency of heatwaves
flood Risk
Doubtful Creek faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its location within a floodplain and proximity to waterways. Increased rainfall intensity is expected to exacerbate this risk.
Primary Drivers
- ·Increased rainfall intensity
- ·Proximity to waterways
- ·Floodplain location
bushfire Risk
The area around Doubtful Creek has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires.
Primary Drivers
- ·Drier conditions
- ·Higher temperatures
- ·Surrounding vegetation
What This Means for Property Owners
Insurance Outlook
Premiums are likely to increase due to flood and bushfire risk.
Price Impact
Properties in flood-prone areas may experience price stagnation or decline.
Buyer Checklist
- 1.Check flood maps
- 2.Assess bushfire risk
- 3.Consider energy efficiency
- 4.Review insurance options
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-termUpgrade drainage infrastructure and construct levees to reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: High
Learn moreDevelop a Heat Action Plan
ImmediateImplement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Medium
Learn moreBushfire Mitigation
Near-termUndertake vegetation management and improve building standards to reduce bushfire risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Learn moreCommunity Awareness Programs
Long-termEducate residents about climate risks and adaptation measures.
Est. cost: Low
Learn moreAbout Doubtful Creek's Climate Risk Profile
Doubtful Creek, located in New South Wales, is projected to experience significant impacts from climate change. The primary concerns are increased flooding risk due to more intense rainfall events and rising average temperatures leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves.
The risk of flooding is exacerbated by the suburb's proximity to waterways and its location within a floodplain. Climate models predict an increase in extreme rainfall events, which will likely lead to more frequent and severe flooding.
Rising temperatures will also pose a significant challenge. The number of days exceeding 35°C is expected to increase, placing vulnerable populations at greater risk of heat stress. Bushfire risk is also projected to increase due to drier conditions and higher temperatures.
While Doubtful Creek is not directly exposed to coastal hazards, the broader regional impacts of climate change, such as disruptions to infrastructure and supply chains, could indirectly affect the suburb. Residents and local authorities should take proactive measures to adapt to these changing conditions.
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 change risks for Doubtful Creek?
The main risks are increased flooding due to more intense rainfall, more frequent and severe heatwaves, and a higher risk of bushfires.
How will climate change affect property values in Doubtful Creek?
Properties in flood-prone areas may experience price stagnation or decline. Increased insurance premiums are also likely.
What is the local council doing to address climate change?
The local council is developing a climate adaptation strategy to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Check the council website for updates.
How can I prepare my home for more frequent heatwaves?
Install air conditioning or fans, improve insulation, and plant trees to provide shade. Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
What should I do during a flood?
Stay informed about weather warnings, move valuables to higher ground, and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. Follow the instructions of emergency services.
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