What the mapping shows for Bongaree
Part of Bongaree is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
16.1% of Bongaree is mapped as part of the Queensland coastal management district (coastal management district declared under the Coastal Management Act 2016)
Queensland Coastal Management District, State of Queensland (Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation), Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-23
This is a share of the suburb's land area from a published state dataset, not an assessment of any property. A ClimateNest report scores the individual address across eight hazards, with insurance and value projections to 2050.
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16.1% of Bongaree is mapped as part of the Queensland coastal management district (coastal management district declared under the Coastal Management Act 2016)
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Climate Safety Score
5.8Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Bongaree faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its low-lying coastal location and proximity to waterways. Intense rainfall events can lead to stormwater and riverine flooding.
- Bushfire
- The risk of bushfire in Bongaree is relatively low due to the suburb's coastal location and limited vegetation. However, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk.
- Heat
- Bongaree experiences a high risk of heatwaves and extreme heat events, particularly during the summer months. Rising temperatures can pose a significant health risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Notable storm risk — tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms in summer months
- Postcode
- 4507
- Region
- Coastal QLD
- Median property value
- $675,000
- Dominant hazard
- extreme heat
Climate Safety Analysis
Bongaree in Queensland 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 Bongaree's climate safety include heat, flood, coastal. 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 Bongaree 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 Bongaree including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Bongaree located in Coastal QLD (postcode 4507), is a Queensland suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $675,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Bongaree.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Bongaree in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising significantly (+40% 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 Bongaree, 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 Bongaree are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
A severe storm brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Bongaree, causing damage to property and power outages.
Bongaree experienced a prolonged heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35°C for several days, leading to increased demand for emergency services.
Severe storms caused flash flooding in Bongaree, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting traffic.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve drainage infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade stormwater drainage systems to reduce the risk of flash flooding during heavy rainfall events.
Est. cost: Medium
Strengthen coastal defenses
Long-termConstruct seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and storm surge.
Est. cost: High
Implement heatwave early warning system
ImmediateDevelop a heatwave early warning system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide advice on how to stay safe.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Near-termEncourage residents to conserve water through education campaigns and incentives.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bongaree safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Bongaree 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 Bongaree?
The dominant hazard for Bongaree 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 Bongaree 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 Queensland suburbs.
Should I be concerned about buying property in Bongaree?
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 Bongaree?
Key projections for Queensland 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 Bongaree.
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