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Is Busselton, WA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Busselton, Western Australia· City of Busselton· 6280
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 3 Apr 2026

Is Busselton Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Busselton, Western Australia, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

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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

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Climate Safety Score

5.5

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Busselton faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its coastal location and low-lying areas. Heavy rainfall events can lead to localised flooding.
Bushfire
Bushfire risk in Busselton is moderate, with areas of bushland surrounding the town. Hot, dry summers increase the potential for bushfires.
Heat
Busselton experiences high temperatures during summer, leading to heatwave conditions. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of heatwaves.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms
Postcode
6280
Region
Coastal WA
Median property value
$575,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Busselton in Western Australia 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 Busselton'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 Busselton 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 Busselton including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Busselton located in Coastal WA (postcode 6280), is a Western Australia suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $575,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Busselton.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Busselton in this type is extreme heat. 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 Busselton, extreme heat 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 Busselton are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to town
BAL OverlayDFES Bushfire Prone Areas Map
Nearest WaterwayGeographe Bay
Flood ZoneCoastal Floodplain
Avg January Max31.5 °C

Historical Events

2022
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused localised flooding in Busselton.

2021
Moderate

Prolonged heatwave conditions affected Busselton.

2015
Minor

A bushfire near Busselton threatened properties.

2010
Moderate

Severe storm caused damage to coastal areas.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade drainage systems to reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement bushfire management plan

Immediate

Develop and implement a comprehensive bushfire management plan.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a heatwave response plan

Near-term

Create a plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Protect coastal areas

Long-term

Implement measures to protect coastal areas from erosion and inundation.

Est. cost: High

Promote water conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation to mitigate drought impacts.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

City of Busselton
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 3 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Busselton safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Busselton 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 Busselton 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 Western Australia suburbs.

Should I be concerned about buying property in Busselton?

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 Busselton?

Key projections for Western Australia 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 Busselton.

Is Busselton Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Busselton, Western Australia, 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