Climate Risk Profile: Warranulla, NSW

Warranulla, New South Wales
Updated May 2026

Warranulla faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves. Bushfire risk is also a concern. Residents should prepare for more frequent and intense extreme weather events.

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30-120%
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Overall Risk Score

Address-level

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 Warranulla

Flood

Warranulla faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and potential riverine flooding. The risk is expected to increase due to climate change.

Key drivers:

  • ·Increased rainfall intensity
  • ·Sea level rise

Bushfire

The bushfire risk in Warranulla is moderate, influenced by surrounding vegetation and dry conditions. Climate change is projected to exacerbate bushfire risk.

Key drivers:

  • ·Higher temperatures
  • ·Drier conditions

Heat

Warranulla experiences a high risk of heatwaves and extreme heat events. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of these events.

Key drivers:

  • ·Rising average temperatures
  • ·Increased frequency of heatwaves

Coastal

Coastal risk is low due to the suburb's inland location. Sea level rise and coastal erosion are not significant concerns for Warranulla.

Key drivers:

  • ·Distance from the coast

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In-Depth Climate Risk Guides for Warranulla

Detailed Hazard Analysis

heat Risk

Warranulla experiences a high risk of heatwaves and extreme heat events. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of these events.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Rising average temperatures
  • ·Increased frequency of heatwaves
  • ·Urban heat island effect
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flood Risk

Warranulla faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and potential riverine flooding. The risk is expected to increase due to climate change.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Increased rainfall intensity
  • ·Sea level rise
  • ·Urban development
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coastal Risk

Coastal risk is low due to the suburb's inland location. Sea level rise and coastal erosion are not significant concerns for Warranulla.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Distance from the coast
Data source

bushfire Risk

The bushfire risk in Warranulla is moderate, influenced by surrounding vegetation and dry conditions. Climate change is projected to exacerbate bushfire risk.

Primary Drivers

  • ·Higher temperatures
  • ·Drier conditions
  • ·Increased fuel load
Data source

What This Means for Property Owners

Insurance Outlook

Insurance premiums may increase due to flood and bushfire risks.

Price Impact

Property values may be affected by increasing climate risks.

Buyer Checklist

  • 1.Check flood maps
  • 2.Assess bushfire risk
  • 3.Consider heatwave resilience
  • 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-term

Upgrade drainage infrastructure and implement flood-proofing measures for properties.

Est. cost: Medium

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Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

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

Est. cost: Medium

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Develop Heatwave Response Plan

Immediate

Establish a heatwave response plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

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Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Implement water conservation measures to reduce water demand during periods of drought and heat.

Est. cost: Low

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About Warranulla's Climate Risk Profile

Warranulla is a suburb in New South Wales that is exposed to several climate-related risks. The most significant risks are flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also being a concern.

Flooding is a moderate risk due to heavy rainfall events and potential riverine flooding. Climate change is expected to increase the intensity and frequency of these events, potentially leading to more widespread flooding.

Heatwaves are a significant concern, with rising average temperatures and more frequent heatwave events projected. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Bushfire risk is moderate, influenced by surrounding vegetation and dry conditions. Climate change is expected to exacerbate bushfire risk, increasing the likelihood of severe bushfire seasons.

While coastal risks are low due to the suburb's inland location, the overall climate risk profile suggests that residents should take proactive measures to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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 in Warranulla?

The main climate change risks in Warranulla are flooding, heatwaves, and bushfires. These risks are expected to increase in the future due to climate change.

How can I prepare my property for flooding?

You can prepare your property for flooding by implementing flood-proofing measures, such as raising electrical outlets and installing flood barriers.

What should I do during a heatwave?

During a heatwave, it is important to stay hydrated, seek cool environments, and avoid strenuous activities. Check on vulnerable neighbors and family members.

How can I protect my home from bushfires?

You can protect your home from bushfires by clearing vegetation around your property, maintaining gutters, and having a bushfire survival plan.

Where can I find more information about climate change risks in Warranulla?

You can find more information about climate change risks in Warranulla from the local council, the NSW State Emergency Service, and the Bureau of Meteorology.

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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

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