📮 Rosebery postcode: 7470

Is Rosebery, TAS Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Rosebery, Tasmania· West Coast· 7470
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 12 Mar 2026

Is Rosebery Safe from Climate Risk?

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$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
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Climate Safety Score

5.2

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Rosebery faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to waterways and potential for heavy rainfall events. Climate change is expected to increase the intensity of rainfall, potentially exacerbating flood risks.
Bushfire
Rosebery has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and increased temperatures associated with climate change could lengthen the bushfire season and increase fire intensity.
Heat
Rosebery experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures projected. More frequent and intense heatwaves could impact vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — westerly wind storms and occasional severe weather
Postcode
7470

Climate Safety Analysis

Rosebery 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 Rosebery's climate safety include 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 Rosebery 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 Rosebery 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 Rosebery. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to significant bushland areas.
BAL OverlayRefer to Tasmania Fire Service for bushfire-prone area overlays.
Nearest WaterwayPieman River
Flood ZoneAreas near the Pieman River are susceptible to flooding.
Avg January Max22.5 °C

Historical Events

2022
Minor

Heavy rainfall led to minor flooding in some parts of Rosebery.

2020
Moderate

Rosebery experienced a prolonged heatwave with temperatures exceeding 30°C for several days.

2019
Moderate

Bushfires in the surrounding region caused smoke haze and increased fire risk in Rosebery.

2016
Moderate

Significant rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas of Rosebery, impacting homes and businesses.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in improved drainage infrastructure and flood barriers to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: Medium

Bushfire Mitigation

Near-term

Implement bushfire mitigation measures such as vegetation management and fire breaks to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Preparedness

Near-term

Develop a heatwave preparedness plan to protect vulnerable residents during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Community Awareness Programs

Long-term

Conduct community awareness programs to educate residents about climate risks and adaptation measures.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

West Coast Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 12 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosebery safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Rosebery 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 Rosebery 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 Rosebery?

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 Rosebery?

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 Rosebery.

Is Rosebery Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Rosebery, Tasmania, 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