📮 Goodnight postcode: 2716

Is Goodnight, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Goodnight, New South Wales· Murray River· 2716
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 29 May 2026

Is Goodnight 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
Goodnight is located near the Murray River and is susceptible to flooding, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall and riverine flooding events. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, exacerbating flood risk.
Bushfire
Goodnight faces a moderate bushfire risk due to the presence of surrounding grasslands and agricultural land. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the likelihood of bushfires. Climate change is projected to lengthen the fire season and increase the severity of bushfires.
Heat
Goodnight experiences hot summers, with the risk of heatwaves. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of heatwaves, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2736
Region
Regional
Median property value
$500,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Goodnight located in Regional (postcode 2736), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $500,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Goodnight.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent
BAL Overlayhttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-prone-land
Nearest WaterwayMurray River
Flood ZoneYes
Avg January Max32.5 °C

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave affected Goodnight, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for several days.

2017
Minor

A bushfire near Goodnight caused property damage and required residents to evacuate.

2012
Moderate

The Murray River experienced moderate flooding, impacting low-lying areas in and around Goodnight.

2006
Major

Major flooding along the Murray River inundated large areas of farmland and some residential properties in Goodnight.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Develop a Flood Plan

Immediate

Create a plan for what to do in the event of a flood, including evacuation routes and emergency contacts.

Est. cost: Low

Clear Vegetation Around Homes

Near-term

Remove dry vegetation and debris from around homes to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Low

Install a Water Tank

Long-term

Install a water tank to collect rainwater for use during dry periods and bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Improve Home Insulation

Near-term

Improve home insulation to reduce energy consumption and stay cool during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Medium

Participate in Community Emergency Planning

Immediate

Engage with local council and emergency services to contribute to community-level disaster preparedness.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Murray River Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 29 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goodnight safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Goodnight 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 Goodnight 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 Goodnight?

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 Goodnight?

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 Goodnight.

Is Goodnight Safe from Climate Risk?

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