📮 Gungal postcode: 2850

Is Gungal, NSW Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Gungal, New South Wales· Mid-Western Regional· 2850
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 28 May 2026

Is Gungal 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
Gungal 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.
Bushfire
The area around Gungal has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Gungal is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. Higher average temperatures can pose health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — East Coast Lows bring severe weather including hail and damaging winds
Postcode
2333
Region
Regional
Median property value
$500,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Gungal 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 Gungal'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 Gungal 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 Gungal including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Gungal located in Regional (postcode 2333), 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 Gungal.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland areas.
BAL OverlayRefer to NSW RFS for bushfire prone area mapping.
Nearest WaterwayCudgegong River
Flood ZoneAreas near the Cudgegong River are prone to flooding.
Avg January Max32 °C

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Prolonged drought conditions impacted local agriculture and water resources.

2017
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Gungal.

2013
Moderate

Bushfires in the region threatened properties near Gungal.

2010
Moderate

Significant flooding of the Cudgegong River impacted low-lying areas of Gungal.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risks, such as levees and improved drainage systems.

Est. cost: High

Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement bushfire management strategies, including vegetation clearing and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Create a plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves, including cooling centers and public awareness campaigns.

Est. cost: Low

Upgrade Building Standards

Long-term

Promote building designs that are more resilient to heat, floods, and bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Mid-Western Regional Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 28 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gungal safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Gungal 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 Gungal 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 Gungal?

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 Gungal?

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 Gungal.

Is Gungal Safe from Climate Risk?

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