What the mapping shows for Caloundra
Part of Caloundra is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
4.6% of Caloundra 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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4.6% of Caloundra 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
5.2Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Caloundra faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its low-lying coastal areas and proximity to waterways. Intense rainfall events can lead to stormwater and riverine flooding.
- Bushfire
- Bushfire risk in Caloundra is relatively low compared to other regions, but some areas near bushland reserves are still susceptible, particularly during dry periods.
- Heat
- Caloundra experiences a moderate risk from heatwaves, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heat stress events projected in the future.
- Storm
- Notable storm risk — tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms in summer months
- Postcode
- 4551
- Region
- Coastal QLD
- Median property value
- $675,000
- Dominant hazard
- extreme heat
Climate Safety Analysis
Caloundra 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 Caloundra'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 Caloundra 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 Caloundra including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Caloundra located in Coastal QLD (postcode 4551), 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 Caloundra.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Caloundra 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 Caloundra, 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 Caloundra are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Major flooding event impacted Caloundra, leading to evacuations and significant property damage.
Severe flooding occurred in Caloundra due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald, causing widespread damage and disruption.
A severe storm caused significant damage to properties and infrastructure in Caloundra.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve stormwater drainage
Near-termUpgrade stormwater drainage infrastructure to reduce the risk of flash flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Raise awareness of heatwave risks
ImmediateImplement public awareness campaigns to educate residents about heatwave risks and protective measures.
Est. cost: Low
Strengthen coastal defenses
Long-termInvest in coastal protection measures such as seawalls and beach nourishment to reduce erosion and inundation.
Est. cost: High
Develop emergency response plans
ImmediateCreate and regularly update emergency response plans for floods, bushfires, and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caloundra safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Caloundra 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 Caloundra?
The dominant hazard for Caloundra 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 Caloundra 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 Caloundra?
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 Caloundra?
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 Caloundra.
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