What the mapping shows for Cardwell
Part of Cardwell is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
4.9% of Cardwell 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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4.9% of Cardwell is mapped as part of the Queensland coastal management district (coastal management district declared under the Coastal Management Act 2016)
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Safety Score
5.0Cardwell has moderate crime levels — typical for its region
Key Facts
- Safety Rating
- Cardwell has a medium safety profile
- Property Crime Context
- Property crime is monitored by state police — check local data for trends
- Suburb
- Cardwell, QLD
- Home Buyer Consideration
- Safety data helps inform your property decision
- Postcode
- 4849
- Region
- Regional QLD
- Median property value
- $450,000
- Dominant hazard
- extreme heat
Crime & Safety Analysis
Cardwell in Queensland provides a medium crime and safety profile for home buyers and residents. Understanding local crime patterns — including property crime, theft from vehicles, and malicious damage — is an important part of property due diligence in any Australian suburb.
Crime rates in Cardwell reflect broader patterns across Queensland. Property crime including burglary and theft is the most common offence type in Australian suburbs. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that property crime rates have declined nationally over the past decade, though trends vary by state and region.
For home buyers considering Cardwell, safety considerations extend beyond crime statistics. Factors such as street lighting, neighbourhood watch programs, property fencing and security, and proximity to police stations all contribute to the lived experience of safety. Local council websites often publish community safety initiatives and crime prevention information specific to Cardwell.
Beyond crime and safety, climate risk is an increasingly important factor for property buyers in Cardwell. Check your specific property's climate risk profile including flood, bushfire, and extreme heat exposure using ClimateNest's address-level analysis tool.
Cardwell located in Regional QLD (postcode 4849), is a Queensland suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $450,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Cardwell.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Cardwell in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+35% 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 Cardwell, 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 Cardwell are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve drainage infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage systems to reduce the risk of flooding from heavy rainfall.
Est. cost: High
Strengthen coastal defenses
Long-termConstruct seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and storm surge.
Est. cost: Very High
Develop a heatwave management plan
ImmediateImplement a plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves, including cooling centers and public awareness campaigns.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire mitigation
Near-termUndertake controlled burns and vegetation management to reduce the risk of bushfires.
Est. cost: Medium
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardwell a safe suburb to live in?
Cardwell in Queensland has a medium overall safety profile. Crime rates vary within suburbs — specific streets or areas may have different safety characteristics. Local police crime mapping tools and neighbourhood reports provide street-level insight. Consider visiting Cardwell at different times of day and talking to local residents for a complete picture.
What is the crime rate in Cardwell?
Crime rates for Cardwell should be sourced from the official crime statistics agency for Queensland — the Queensland Police Service (QPS). These agencies publish annual crime data at suburb and LGA level covering offences including burglary, theft, assault, and malicious damage.
How does Cardwell compare to other suburbs in Queensland for safety?
Cardwell sits within the broader safety context of Queensland. Each suburb has unique characteristics that influence crime patterns — population density, proximity to transport hubs, commercial areas, and socioeconomic factors all play a role. The official Queensland crime statistics agency provides suburb-level data for direct comparison.
What property crime should I be aware of in Cardwell?
Property crime — including burglary, theft from motor vehicles, and malicious damage — is the most common offence type across Australian suburbs, including Cardwell. Property-specific prevention measures such as security screens, sensor lighting, and video doorbells can significantly reduce risk. Check your specific property's climate and crime risk profile with ClimateNest.
Is Cardwell Safe from Climate Risk?
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