What the mapping shows for Redland Bay
Part of Redland Bay is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
15.6% of Redland Bay 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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15.6% of Redland Bay 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 assessedRedland Bay experiences a high heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwave events. This poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations.
Key Facts
- Heat Risk
- Redland Bay experiences a high heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwave events. This poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Redland Bay, QLD
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 4165
Heat Risk Analysis
Redland Bay in Queensland faces location-specific extreme heat risk. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that Australia's average temperature has increased by approximately 1.5 °C since 1910, with the frequency of extreme heat days rising across most regions.
The urban heat island (UHI) effect can make built-up areas of Redland Bay warmer than surrounding rural areas, particularly on summer nights. Dark roof materials, limited tree canopy cover, and heat-absorbing surfaces contribute to localised heat stress that varies by property.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense in the region.
Get an address-level heat risk assessment from ClimateNest for Redland Bay including cooling cost estimates, heatwave vulnerability scoring, and adaptation recommendations tailored to your property.
ClimateNest assesses hazards at the address rather than the suburb, because exposure varies street by street within Redland Bay. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Record-breaking temperatures were recorded across Queensland, including Redland Bay, leading to heat stress and health concerns.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve stormwater drainage
Near-termUpgrade stormwater infrastructure to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Strengthen coastal defenses
Near-termImplement coastal protection measures such as seawalls and beach nourishment to mitigate erosion and inundation.
Est. cost: High
Develop a heat action plan
ImmediateCreate a community-based heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Raise awareness of climate risks
Long-termEducate residents about the impacts of climate change and provide guidance on how to prepare for extreme weather events.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Long-termEncourage water-wise practices to reduce water demand during droughts and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does Redland Bay get in summer?
Redland Bay in Queensland experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. BOM publishes historical temperature data for weather stations near Redland Bay. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment with projected cooling costs from ClimateNest.
Is extreme heat increasing in Redland Bay?
Australia-wide, extreme heat events have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and this trend is consistent with CSIRO climate projections for Queensland. Continued warming is likely through 2050 under all emissions scenarios.
How does heat affect energy costs for Redland Bay properties?
Higher temperatures increase cooling demand, which raises electricity costs. ClimateNest provides energy cost projections based on your property's specific exposure to extreme heat days in Redland Bay and the performance of your building envelope.
What heat mitigation measures work best in Redland Bay?
Effective heat mitigation includes light-coloured roofing (cool roofs), ceiling and wall insulation, double-glazed windows, external shading, cross-ventilation design, and increasing tree canopy around the property. These measures reduce indoor temperatures and cooling costs.
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