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Is Burpengary, QLD Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Burpengary, Queensland· Moreton Bay Regional· 4505
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 1 Apr 2026

Is Burpengary Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Burpengary, Queensland, 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

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Climate Safety Score

5.5

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Burpengary faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and low-lying areas. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, exacerbating flood risk.
Bushfire
Burpengary has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Burpengary is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with chronic health conditions.
Storm
Notable storm risk — tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms in summer months
Postcode
4505
Region
Coastal QLD
Median property value
$675,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Burpengary located in Coastal QLD (postcode 4505), 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 Burpengary.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to large areas of bushland to the west.
BAL OverlayQld Fire and Emergency Services Bushfire Prone Area Map
Nearest WaterwayBurpengary Creek
Flood ZoneMedium
Avg January Max31.5 °C

Historical Events

2022
Major

Major flooding event impacted Burpengary, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.

2019
Moderate

Record-breaking heatwave conditions affected Burpengary, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

2011
Major

The 2011 Brisbane floods affected Burpengary, causing widespread inundation and damage.

2009
Moderate

Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding and property damage in Burpengary.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risk, such as levees, drainage improvements, and flood-proofing of buildings.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Mitigation

Near-term

Implement bushfire mitigation measures, such as fuel reduction burns, fire breaks, and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Preparedness

Immediate

Develop heatwave preparedness plans, including cooling centers, public awareness campaigns, and support for vulnerable populations.

Est. cost: Low

Coastal Protection

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls, beach nourishment, and managed retreat from vulnerable areas.

Est. cost: High

Community Education

Near-term

Raise community awareness about climate risks and adaptation measures through workshops, information sessions, and online resources.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Moreton Bay Regional Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 1 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burpengary safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Burpengary 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 Burpengary 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 Burpengary?

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 Burpengary?

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 Burpengary.

Is Burpengary Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Burpengary, Queensland, 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