What the mapping shows for Launceston
Part of Launceston is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
27.9% of Launceston is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
49.1% of Launceston 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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27.9% of Launceston 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
- Launceston faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its location near the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers. Increased rainfall intensity could exacerbate this risk.
- Bushfire
- Bushfire risk in Launceston is relatively low compared to other regions in Tasmania, but some areas bordering bushland are still susceptible. Drier conditions could increase the risk.
- Heat
- Launceston is experiencing an increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves. This trend is expected to continue, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — westerly wind storms and occasional severe weather
- Postcode
- 7250
- Region
- Northern Tasmania
- Median property value
- $600,000
- Dominant hazard
- bushfire
Climate Safety Analysis
Launceston 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 Launceston's climate safety include heat, flood. 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 Launceston 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 Launceston including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Launceston located in Northern Tasmania (postcode 7250), is a Tasmania suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $600,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Launceston.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Launceston 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 Launceston, 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 Launceston are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Major flooding occurred in Launceston due to heavy rainfall, causing significant damage to properties and infrastructure along the North and South Esk rivers.
Bushfires near Launceston caused smoke haze and required firefighting efforts to protect properties on the urban fringe.
Launceston experienced a prolonged heatwave in January 2009, with temperatures exceeding 35°C for several consecutive days.
The 1929 floods were one of the worst in Launceston's history, causing widespread damage and inundating large parts of the city.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Upgrade Flood Defenses
ImmediateInvest in upgrading flood defenses, such as levees and drainage systems, to protect properties and infrastructure from increased flood risk.
Est. cost: High
Implement Heat Action Plans
Near-termDevelop and implement heat action plans to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves, including establishing cooling centers and providing public awareness campaigns.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Risk Mitigation
Near-termImplement bushfire risk mitigation measures, such as fuel reduction burns and community education programs, to reduce the risk of bushfires impacting properties on the urban fringe.
Est. cost: Medium
Sustainable Urban Planning
Long-termIncorporate climate change considerations into urban planning decisions, including promoting green infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring that new developments are resilient to climate impacts.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Launceston safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Launceston 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 Launceston?
The dominant hazard for Launceston 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 Launceston 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 Launceston?
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 Launceston?
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 Launceston.
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