What the mapping shows for Thursday Island
Part of Thursday Island is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
52.3% of Thursday Island 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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52.3% of Thursday Island 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 assessedThursday Island experiences high temperatures and humidity, leading to significant heat stress. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves.
Key Facts
- Heat Risk
- Thursday Island experiences high temperatures and humidity, leading to significant heat stress. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Thursday Island, QLD
- Overall Risk
- High
- Postcode
- 4875
Heat Risk Analysis
Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island 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.
High humidity levels exacerbate heat stress during the summer months.
Get an address-level heat risk assessment from ClimateNest for Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.
Local Hazard Evidence
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Coastal Protection Measures
ImmediateImplement coastal protection measures such as seawalls, revetments, and beach nourishment to reduce erosion and inundation.
Est. cost: High
Improved Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage infrastructure to manage increased rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Management Plan
ImmediateDevelop and implement a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Community Awareness Programs
Long-termConduct community awareness programs to educate residents about climate change risks and adaptation strategies.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does Thursday Island get in summer?
Thursday Island in Queensland experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. BOM publishes historical temperature data for weather stations near Thursday Island. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment with projected cooling costs from ClimateNest.
Is extreme heat increasing in Thursday Island?
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 Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island and the performance of your building envelope.
What heat mitigation measures work best in Thursday Island?
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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