What the mapping shows for Paget
Part of Paget is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
47.2% of Paget 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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47.2% of Paget 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
5.5Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Paget faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its low-lying areas and proximity to waterways. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, exacerbating flood risk.
- Bushfire
- The bushfire risk in Paget is relatively low due to the developed nature of the area. However, surrounding vegetation poses a potential threat during dry periods.
- Heat
- Paget experiences high temperatures during summer, and climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Notable storm risk — tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms in summer months
- Postcode
- 4740
Climate Safety Analysis
Paget 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 Paget'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 Paget 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 Paget including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
ClimateNest assesses hazards at the address rather than the suburb, because exposure varies street by street within Paget. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Prolonged heatwave conditions led to increased demand for electricity and put strain on the power grid.
Severe storms caused damage to buildings and infrastructure in Paget.
Major flooding in the Mackay region impacted Paget, causing disruption to businesses and infrastructure.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Upgrade drainage infrastructure
Near-termInvest in upgrading drainage systems to handle increased rainfall and reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: High
Implement heatwave early warning system
ImmediateDevelop and implement a heatwave early warning system to alert residents and businesses to impending heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Strengthen coastal defenses
Long-termConstruct or reinforce coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and storm surge.
Est. cost: Very High
Promote energy efficiency
Near-termEncourage businesses and residents to adopt energy-efficient practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Est. cost: Medium
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paget safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Paget 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 Paget?
The dominant hazard for Paget 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 Paget 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 Paget?
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 Paget?
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 Paget.
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