What the mapping shows for Coonarr
Part of Coonarr is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
66.3% of Coonarr 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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66.3% of Coonarr is mapped as part of the Queensland coastal management district (coastal management district declared under the Coastal Management Act 2016)
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Heat Risk Score
Not assessedHigh heat risk — tropical and subtropical heat with high humidity
Key Facts
- Heat Risk
- High heat risk — tropical and subtropical heat with high humidity
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Coonarr, QLD
- Assessment
- Address-level recommended
- Postcode
- 4670
- Region
- Coastal QLD
- Median property value
- $675,000
- Dominant hazard
- extreme heat
Heat Risk Analysis
Coonarr in Queensland experiences seasonal temperature variations typical of the region. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that Australia's average temperature has increased by approximately 1.5 °C since national records began in 1910, with the frequency of extreme heat days also rising across most of the country.
The urban heat island (UHI) effect can make built-up areas of Coonarr several degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas, particularly during summer nights. Factors such as dark roof materials, limited tree canopy cover, and heat-absorbing surfaces contribute to localised heat stress.
CSIRO climate projections indicate that under a high-emissions scenario, many parts of Australia could experience a doubling in the number of days over 35 °C by 2050. For suburbs like Coonarr, this means cooling costs, occupant comfort, and building durability will become increasingly relevant considerations for property owners and buyers.
Use ClimateNest to get a property-specific heat risk report for Coonarr including projected cooling costs, heatwave vulnerability scoring, and adaptation recommendations tailored to your property.
Heat risk in Coonarr is tied to the broader Coastal QLD climate, and the number of days above 35°C is expected to grow through 2050 - a factor that affects cooling costs, garden viability and property desirability.
Coonarr located in Coastal QLD (postcode 4670), 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 Coonarr.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Coonarr 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 Coonarr, 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 Coonarr are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does Coonarr get in summer?
Coonarr in Queensland experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. For specific temperature records, BOM publishes historical climate data for weather stations near Coonarr. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment from ClimateNest.
Is extreme heat increasing in Coonarr?
Australia-wide, extreme heat events have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and this trend is consistent with climate projections for regions including Queensland. CSIRO data indicates continued warming is likely through 2050 under all emissions scenarios.
How does heat affect energy costs for Coonarr properties?
Higher temperatures increase cooling demand, which raises electricity costs for properties without efficient insulation or passive design features. ClimateNest provides energy cost projections based on your property's specific exposure to extreme heat days in Coonarr.
What heat mitigation measures work best in Coonarr?
Effective heat mitigation includes light-coloured roofing (cool roofs), ceiling and wall insulation, double-glazed windows, eaves and external shading, cross-ventilation design, and increasing tree canopy and vegetation around the property. These measures reduce indoor temperatures and cooling costs.
Which suburbs near Coonarr are cooler?
Temperature varies across suburbs due to factors like elevation, distance from the coast, vegetation cover, and urban density. Suburbs with more tree canopy, higher elevation, or coastal breezes tend to experience lower extreme heat. ClimateNest compares heat risk across Queensland suburbs.
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