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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Heat Risk Score
Not assessedUlverstone experiences moderate heat risk. While not as extreme as mainland Australia, increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are expected to impact the community.
Key Facts
- Heat Risk
- 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.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Ulverstone, TAS
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 7315
Heat Risk Analysis
Ulverstone in Tasmania faces location-specific extreme heat risk. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that Australia's average temperature has increased by approximately 1.5 °C since 1910, with the frequency of extreme heat days rising across most regions.
The urban heat island (UHI) effect can make built-up areas of Ulverstone warmer than surrounding rural areas, particularly on summer nights. Dark roof materials, limited tree canopy cover, and heat-absorbing surfaces contribute to localised heat stress that varies by property.
While Ulverstone enjoys a temperate climate, heatwaves are becoming more frequent, especially during the summer months.
Get an address-level heat risk assessment from ClimateNest for Ulverstone including cooling cost estimates, heatwave vulnerability scoring, and adaptation recommendations tailored to your property.
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
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
How hot does Ulverstone get in summer?
Ulverstone in Tasmania experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. BOM publishes historical temperature data for weather stations near Ulverstone. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment with projected cooling costs from ClimateNest.
Is extreme heat increasing in Ulverstone?
Australia-wide, extreme heat events have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and this trend is consistent with CSIRO climate projections for Tasmania. Continued warming is likely through 2050 under all emissions scenarios.
How does heat affect energy costs for Ulverstone properties?
Higher temperatures increase cooling demand, which raises electricity costs. ClimateNest provides energy cost projections based on your property's specific exposure to extreme heat days in Ulverstone and the performance of your building envelope.
What heat mitigation measures work best in Ulverstone?
Effective heat mitigation includes light-coloured roofing (cool roofs), ceiling and wall insulation, double-glazed windows, external shading, cross-ventilation design, and increasing tree canopy around the property. These measures reduce indoor temperatures and cooling costs.
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