What the mapping shows for Burnie
Part of Burnie is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
8.7% of Burnie is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
24.3% of Burnie is mapped as subject to coastal erosion (coastal erosion hazard band mapped for the Tasmanian planning system)
Tasmanian Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands (20161201), State of Tasmania (Department of Premier and Cabinet), 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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8.7% of Burnie is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
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Flood Risk Score
Not assessedBurnie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its coastal location and proximity to waterways. Intense rainfall events can lead to flash flooding and riverine flooding.
Key Facts
- Flood Risk
- Burnie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its coastal location and proximity to waterways. Intense rainfall events can lead to flash flooding and riverine flooding.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Burnie, TAS
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 7320
- Region
- Tasmania
- Median property value
- $415,000
- Dominant hazard
- damaging wind
Flood Risk Analysis
Burnie, located in Tasmania, has a location-specific flood risk profile based on available data including proximity to waterways, elevation, and historical flood events. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) maintains river height and flood warning data for catchments across Tasmania.
Burnie has experienced several flooding events in the past, highlighting the need for improved flood management strategies.
Burnie faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its coastal location and proximity to waterways. Intense rainfall events can lead to flash flooding and riverine flooding.
For a comprehensive property-specific flood assessment including address-level elevation data, flood overlay mapping, and insurance cost estimates, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool. General suburb data cannot replace a site-specific evaluation.
Burnie located in Tasmania (postcode 7320), is a Tasmania suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $415,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Burnie.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Burnie in this type is damaging wind. 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 Burnie, damaging wind 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 Burnie are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Minor flooding occurred in low-lying areas of Burnie due to heavy rainfall.
Significant flooding occurred in Burnie due to heavy rainfall, causing damage to homes and businesses.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Upgrade drainage infrastructure
Near-termImprove drainage systems to handle increased rainfall and reduce the risk of flash flooding.
Est. cost: High
Construct coastal defenses
Near-termBuild seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and coastal erosion.
Est. cost: Very High
Develop heat action plan
ImmediateCreate a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Medium
Relocate critical infrastructure
Long-termRelocate critical infrastructure away from high-risk coastal areas.
Est. cost: Very High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnie at risk of flooding?
Based on available data, Burnie has a location-specific flood risk profile. Flood risk varies by address — check your specific property for precise flood zone mapping and elevation data with ClimateNest.
What flood insurance costs can I expect in Burnie?
Insurance costs for flood cover in Burnie depend on the property's flood zone classification, elevation, and proximity to waterways. ClimateNest provides address-level insurance cost estimates based on your property's specific hazard exposure.
Does flood risk affect property values in Burnie?
Yes, flood risk can affect property values in Burnie. Properties in mapped flood zones may experience lower buyer demand, reduced valuations, and higher insurance costs. Lenders increasingly assess flood exposure as part of mortgage risk evaluation.
How does elevation affect flood risk in Burnie?
Elevation is a critical factor in flood risk. Properties at higher elevations within Burnie typically have lower flood exposure than those near waterways or in low-lying areas. Address-level elevation data combined with BOM flood mapping provides the most accurate picture.
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