📮 Cleve postcode: 5640

Is Cleve, SA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Cleve, South Australia· Cleve· 5640
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 1 Apr 2026

Is Cleve Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Cleve, South Australia, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

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What A$49 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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Climate Safety Score

5.2

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Flooding is a potential concern in Cleve, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. Local drainage systems may be overwhelmed, leading to localised flooding.
Bushfire
Cleve faces a moderate risk of bushfires due to the surrounding vegetation and dry climate. Hot, dry summers increase the likelihood of bushfires.
Heat
Cleve experiences high temperatures during summer, posing a risk to vulnerable populations. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — occasional severe thunderstorms
Postcode
5640
Region
Regional SA
Median property value
$375,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Cleve in South Australia 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 Cleve's climate safety include heat, bushfire. 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 Cleve 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 Cleve including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Cleve located in Regional SA (postcode 5640), is a South Australia suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $375,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Cleve.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Cleve in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% 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 Cleve, 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 Cleve are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandSurrounded by native vegetation
BAL OverlayCFS Bushfire Prone Area Map
Nearest WaterwayLocal creeks and drainage systems
Flood ZoneAreas near creeks and drainage lines
Avg January Max32.5 °C

Historical Events

2023
Moderate

Bushfires impacted the Eyre Peninsula region, with Cleve experiencing increased smoke haze and fire danger warnings.

2019
Moderate

A bushfire near Cleve caused property damage and required emergency response.

2013
Minor

Heavy rainfall caused localised flooding in Cleve, affecting some residential areas.

2009
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave in South Australia caused heat stress and health concerns in Cleve.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Develop a community bushfire plan

Immediate

Create a plan to prepare for and respond to bushfires, including evacuation routes and community shelters.

Est. cost: Low

Improve building standards for heat resilience

Near-term

Implement building codes that promote energy efficiency and reduce heat absorption, such as insulation and reflective roofing.

Est. cost: Medium

Upgrade drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Improve drainage systems to reduce the risk of localised flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement a heatwave early warning system

Immediate

Develop a system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide guidance on how to stay safe.

Est. cost: Low

Promote water conservation

Long-term

Encourage residents to conserve water through education and incentives to ensure water security during droughts.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Cleve District Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 1 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleve safe from climate change?

No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Cleve 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 Cleve?

The dominant hazard for Cleve 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 Cleve 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 South Australia suburbs.

Should I be concerned about buying property in Cleve?

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 Cleve?

Key projections for South Australia 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 Cleve.

Is Cleve Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Cleve, South Australia, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

Free instant previewCSIRO-powered data

What A$49 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

Full report from A$49 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections