NSW6,505 suburbs assessed

Climate Risk in New South Wales Suburbs

NSW suburbs face combined flood, bushfire, and coastal erosion risks across a diverse geography — from flood-prone river systems in western Sydney to bushfire-interface suburbs in the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and Sutherland Shire. Coastal suburbs face increasing storm surge and erosion risk under sea level rise projections.

FloodBushfireCoastal ErosionExtreme Heat

Rixs Creek

UNKNOWN

High
72

Rixs Creek faces increasing risks from bushfires, heatwaves and flooding due to climate change.

Rileys Hill

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Rileys Hill faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves.

Riverside

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Riverside is a suburb in New South Wales that faces several climate-related risks.

Riverwood

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Riverwood is a suburb in Sydney facing moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Robertson

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Robertson is a suburb in New South Wales that faces moderate climate risks, particularly from flooding and bushfires.

Robin Hill

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Robin Hill faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves.

Rock Flat

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Rock Flat, NSW, faces increasing risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves due to climate change.

Rock Forest

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Rock Forest faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, which are projected to increase with climate change.

Rock Valley

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Rock Valley faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Rockley

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Rockley faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, which are expected to increase with climate change.

Ropes Crossing

Blacktown

Medium
58

Ropes Crossing faces increasing risks from heatwaves and flooding.

Rose Bay

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Rose Bay faces moderate climate risks, particularly from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Roseberg

UNKNOWN

Medium
58

Roseberg faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Riverlea

Medium
55

Riverlea faces increasing risks from flooding and heatwaves due to climate change.

Rivertree

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Rivertree faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also present.

Riverview

Lane Cove

Medium
55

Riverview is a suburb in Sydney with a moderate climate risk profile.

Rob Roy

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Rob Roy faces increasing risks from bushfires and heatwaves due to climate change.

Rockton

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Rockton faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, which are projected to increase with climate change.

Rocky Glen

Mid-Western Regional

Medium
55

Rocky Glen faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and bushfires.

Rocky Hall

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Rocky Hall faces increasing risks from bushfires, floods, and heatwaves due to climate change.

Rocky Plain

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Rocky Plain faces moderate risks from climate change, particularly related to bushfires and heatwaves.

Rookhurst

Medium
55

Rookhurst faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Rosebank

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Rosebank faces increasing risks from flooding and heatwaves due to climate change.

Roseberry Creek

UNKNOWN

Medium
55

Roseberry Creek faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Roseberry

City of Sydney

Medium
55

Roseberry, NSW, faces a medium overall climate risk.

Rosebrook

Maitland

Medium
55

Rosebrook faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, which are projected to increase in severity.

Ringwood

Penrith

Medium
52

Ringwood, NSW, faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also present.

Riverstone

Blacktown

Medium
52

Riverstone faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also present.

Rockdale

Bayside

Medium
52

Rockdale faces moderate risks from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Rockley Mount

UNKNOWN

Medium
52

Rockley Mount faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, which are projected to increase with climate change.

Rocky Creek

UNKNOWN

Medium
52

Rocky Creek faces increasing risks from flooding and heatwaves due to climate change.

Rocky Point

Georges River

Medium
52

Rocky Point faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Rocky River

UNKNOWN

Medium
52

Rocky River faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, which are expected to increase with climate change.

Rodd Point

City of Canada Bay

Medium
52

Rodd Point is a suburb in Sydney facing increasing climate risks, particularly from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Rollands Plains

Port Macquarie-Hastings

Medium
52

Rollands Plains faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Rookwood

Cumberland

Medium
52

Rookwood faces moderate climate risks, primarily from flooding and heatwaves.

Rooty Hill

Blacktown

Medium
52

Rooty Hill faces moderate risks from flooding, bushfires, and heatwaves, with climate change expected to exacerbate these threats.

Ropers Road

Medium
52

Ropers Road faces moderate risks from flooding and heatwaves, with bushfire risk also present.

Rose Valley

UNKNOWN

Medium
52

Rose Valley is a suburb in New South Wales that faces moderate climate risks.

Rosebery

City of Sydney

Medium
52

Rosebery is a suburb in Sydney facing moderate climate risks, particularly from flooding, heatwaves, and coastal hazards.

Rileys Hill

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Ringwood

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Riverside

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Riverstone

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Riverwood

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rob Roy

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Robin Hill

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rock Flat

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rock Forest

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rockley Mount

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rockton

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rocky Creek

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rocky Hall

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rodd Point

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rookwood

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rooty Hill

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Ropes Crossing

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rose Valley

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Roseberg

Moderate

Assessment in progress

Rosebery

Moderate

Assessment in progress

About Climate Risk in New South Wales

NSW suburbs face combined flood, bushfire, and coastal erosion risks across a diverse geography — from flood-prone river systems in western Sydney to bushfire-interface suburbs in the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and Sutherland Shire. Coastal suburbs face increasing storm surge and erosion risk under sea level rise projections.

ClimateNest suburb assessments are built using Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) historical hazard data, CSIRO future climate projections under SSP2-4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios, state-specific hazard overlays from emergency services and planning authorities, and actuarial data. Every assessment includes current hazard scores (0–100), projected scores for 2030 and 2050, local geographic evidence, insurance outlook, and property owner recommendations.

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