What the mapping shows for Ulverstone
Part of Ulverstone is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
2.4% of Ulverstone is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
6.7% of Ulverstone 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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2.4% of Ulverstone 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
- Ulverstone faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the Leven River and coastal areas. Increased rainfall intensity and sea-level rise are expected to exacerbate this risk.
- Bushfire
- The bushfire risk in Ulverstone is relatively low compared to other regions in Tasmania, but it's still present due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and increased temperatures could elevate this risk.
- Heat
- Ulverstone experiences moderate heat risk. While not as extreme as mainland Australia, increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are expected to impact the community.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — westerly wind storms and occasional severe weather
- Postcode
- 7315
Climate Safety Analysis
Ulverstone 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 Ulverstone'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 Ulverstone 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 Ulverstone 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 Ulverstone. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Significant flooding occurred in Ulverstone due to heavy rainfall, impacting homes and businesses near the Leven River.
A bushfire near Ulverstone caused some concern, but was quickly contained by fire services.
A severe storm caused damage to property and infrastructure in Ulverstone, with strong winds and heavy rain.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Coastal Protection Measures
ImmediateImplement coastal protection measures such as seawalls and beach nourishment to protect vulnerable areas from sea-level rise and storm surges.
Est. cost: High
Flood Mitigation Infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage infrastructure and construct flood levees to reduce the risk of riverine flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Preparedness
Near-termPromote bushfire preparedness among residents and implement fuel reduction programs in surrounding bushland.
Est. cost: Low
Heatwave Action Plan
Long-termDevelop a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ulverstone safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Ulverstone 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 Ulverstone?
The dominant hazard for Ulverstone 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 Ulverstone 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 Ulverstone?
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 Ulverstone?
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 Ulverstone.
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