What the mapping shows for Lakes Entrance
Part of Lakes Entrance is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
1.1% of Lakes Entrance is mapped as subject to coastal inundation at current sea level
Victorian Coastal Inundation, State of Victoria (DEECA), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-21
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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1.1% of Lakes Entrance is mapped as subject to coastal inundation at current sea level
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Heat Risk Score
Not assessedLakes Entrance is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Heat Risk
- Lakes Entrance is likely to experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Lakes Entrance, VIC
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 3909
Heat Risk Analysis
Lakes Entrance in Victoria 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 Lakes Entrance 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.
Average January maximum temperature is increasing, with more frequent heatwave conditions.
Get an address-level heat risk assessment from ClimateNest for Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance. 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
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termInvest in infrastructure to protect against flooding, such as levees, seawalls, and improved drainage systems.
Est. cost: High
Strengthen Bushfire Preparedness
Near-termImplement bushfire mitigation measures, such as fuel reduction burns and community education programs.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop Heat Action Plan
ImmediateCreate a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves, including cooling centers and public awareness campaigns.
Est. cost: Low
Plan for Coastal Retreat
Long-termDevelop a long-term plan for managing coastal erosion and sea level rise, including potential relocation of infrastructure and communities.
Est. cost: Very High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does Lakes Entrance get in summer?
Lakes Entrance in Victoria experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. BOM publishes historical temperature data for weather stations near Lakes Entrance. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment with projected cooling costs from ClimateNest.
Is extreme heat increasing in Lakes Entrance?
Australia-wide, extreme heat events have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and this trend is consistent with CSIRO climate projections for Victoria. Continued warming is likely through 2050 under all emissions scenarios.
How does heat affect energy costs for Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance and the performance of your building envelope.
What heat mitigation measures work best in Lakes Entrance?
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.
Is Lakes Entrance Safe from Climate Risk?
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