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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Investment Score
5.5Moderate investment with climate considerations
Key Facts
- Climate Risk
- Medium
- Resale Risk
- Medium
- Suburb
- Paget, QLD
- Postcode
- 4740
Investment Score Analysis
Paget in Queensland has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall Medium risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.
Properties in low-lying areas may experience a decrease in value due to flood risk.
The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Paget with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.
Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Paget including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.
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 a good investment?
Paget has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.
How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Paget?
Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Paget. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.
What is the resale outlook for properties in Paget?
The resale outlook for Paget depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.
Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Paget?
Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across Queensland suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.
Is Paget Safe from Climate Risk?
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