What the mapping shows for Hobart
Part of Hobart is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
4.8% of Hobart is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
33.8% of Hobart 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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4.8% of Hobart 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 assessedModerate flood risk — riverine flooding in catchment areas
Key Facts
- Flood Risk
- Moderate flood risk — riverine flooding in catchment areas
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Hobart, TAS
- Overall Risk
- Moderate
- Postcode
- 7000
- Region
- Greater Hobart
- Median property value
- $750,000
- Dominant hazard
- bushfire
Flood Risk Analysis
Hobart, 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.
Flood risk in Hobart is shaped by local topography and catchment characteristics. Even within a single suburb, elevation differences can significantly change flood exposure. Properties near waterways or in low-lying areas warrant closer assessment.
Moderate flood risk — riverine flooding in catchment areas
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.
Hobart located in Greater Hobart (postcode 7000), is a Tasmania suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $750,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Hobart.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Hobart in this type is bushfire. 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 Hobart, bushfire 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 Hobart are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hobart at risk of flooding?
Based on available data, Hobart 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 Hobart?
Insurance costs for flood cover in Hobart 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 Hobart?
Yes, flood risk can affect property values in Hobart. 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 Hobart?
Elevation is a critical factor in flood risk. Properties at higher elevations within Hobart 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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