Climate Risk Profile: Eglinton, NSW
Eglinton faces increasing risks from heatwaves and flooding 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 Eglinton
Flood
Eglinton faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially worsening flood events.
Key drivers:
- ·Increased rainfall intensity
- ·Proximity to waterways
Bushfire
Bushfire risk in Eglinton is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Key drivers:
- ·Increased temperatures
- ·Drier conditions
Heat
Eglinton is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. Higher average temperatures can pose health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Key drivers:
- ·Rising average temperatures
- ·Increased frequency of heatwaves
Coastal
Eglinton is not directly 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 Eglinton
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
Eglinton is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. Higher average temperatures can pose health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Primary Drivers
- ·Rising average temperatures
- ·Increased frequency of heatwaves
- ·Urban heat island effect
flood Risk
Eglinton faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially worsening flood events.
Primary Drivers
- ·Increased rainfall intensity
- ·Proximity to waterways
- ·Urban development
bushfire Risk
Bushfire risk in Eglinton is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Primary Drivers
- ·Increased temperatures
- ·Drier conditions
- ·Vegetation density
What This Means for Property Owners
Insurance Outlook
Insurance premiums may increase due to higher climate risks.
Price Impact
Properties in flood-prone areas may experience price reductions.
Buyer Checklist
- 1.Check flood maps and bushfire prone area designations.
- 2.Assess property's vulnerability to heatwaves.
- 3.Review insurance options and potential premium increases.
- 4.Consider energy efficiency upgrades.
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 Home Insulation
Near-termProper insulation can reduce energy consumption and keep homes cooler during heatwaves.
Est. cost: $5,000 - $10,000
Learn moreDevelop a Flood Emergency Plan
ImmediatePrepare a plan for evacuation and property protection in the event of a flood.
Est. cost: Low
Learn moreCreate a Bushfire Survival Plan
ImmediatePrepare your property and family for potential bushfire threats.
Est. cost: Low
Learn moreInstall Water Tanks
Long-termHarvest rainwater to reduce reliance on mains water and for use in gardens.
Est. cost: $3,000 - $8,000
Learn moreAbout Eglinton's Climate Risk Profile
Eglinton, NSW, is projected to experience significant impacts from climate change in the coming decades. The primary concerns are increased heatwave frequency and intensity, as well as a higher risk of flooding due to more intense rainfall events.
The risk of bushfires is also expected to increase, particularly in areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures will contribute to a greater likelihood of fire outbreaks and spread.
While Eglinton is not directly exposed to coastal hazards, the broader regional impacts of climate change, such as disruptions to supply chains and infrastructure, could still affect the suburb.
Residents and property owners should take proactive measures to adapt to these changing conditions, including improving home insulation, developing emergency plans, and staying informed about local weather alerts.
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
Bathurst Regional Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main climate change risks for Eglinton?
The main risks are increased heatwaves, flooding, and bushfires.
How can I prepare my home for heatwaves?
Improve insulation, install air conditioning, and create shaded outdoor areas.
What should I do during a flood?
Follow your emergency plan, evacuate if necessary, and monitor official warnings.
How can I protect my property from bushfires?
Maintain firebreaks, clear vegetation, and have a bushfire survival plan.
Where can I find more information about climate change impacts in Eglinton?
Consult the Bathurst Regional Council website, the NSW SES, and the NSW RFS.
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