What the mapping shows for Forth
Part of Forth is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
2.9% of Forth is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
3.7% of Forth 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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2.9% of Forth is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
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Climate Safety Score
5.2Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Forth faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from the Forth River. Climate change is expected to increase rainfall intensity, potentially worsening flood events.
- Bushfire
- Bushfire risk in Forth is moderate due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires.
- Heat
- Forth experiences moderate heat risk. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, impacting vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — westerly wind storms and occasional severe weather
- Postcode
- 7310
Climate Safety Analysis
Forth in Tasmania 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 Forth's climate safety include flood, coastal. 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 Forth 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 Forth including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
ClimateNest assesses hazards at the address rather than the suburb, because exposure varies street by street within Forth. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Severe storms caused power outages and property damage in Forth.
Significant flooding occurred in the Forth River, impacting low-lying properties.
Bushfires near Forth caused property damage and evacuations.
A prolonged heatwave resulted in heat stress and health impacts.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termUpgrade drainage systems and construct flood barriers to protect properties from riverine flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateImplement bushfire mitigation measures, including vegetation management and community education programs.
Est. cost: Low
Heatwave Action Plan
Near-termDevelop a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Coastal Protection
Long-termImplement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and storm surges.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forth safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Forth 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 Forth?
The dominant hazard for Forth 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 Forth 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 Tasmania suburbs.
Should I be concerned about buying property in Forth?
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 Forth?
Key projections for Tasmania 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 Forth.
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