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Is Cooloongup, WA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Cooloongup, Western Australia· City of Rockingham· 6168
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 19 Mar 2026

Is Cooloongup Safe from Climate Risk?

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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

5.2

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Cooloongup faces a moderate risk of flooding, primarily from heavy rainfall events and potential stormwater runoff. The risk is expected to increase with climate change due to more intense rainfall.
Bushfire
Cooloongup has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. Hot, dry summers and strong winds exacerbate the risk. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Heat
Cooloongup experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves. This poses a risk to vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms
Postcode
6168
Region
Coastal WA
Median property value
$575,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

Cooloongup 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 Cooloongup's climate safety include coastal, bushfire. 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 Cooloongup 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 Cooloongup including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.

Cooloongup located in Coastal WA (postcode 6168), 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 Cooloongup.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Cooloongup 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 Cooloongup, 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 Cooloongup are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland reserves
BAL OverlayDFES Bushfire Prone Areas Map
Nearest WaterwayCockburn Sound
Flood ZoneAreas near the coast and low-lying areas are susceptible to flooding.
Avg January Max31.5 °C

Historical Events

2021
Minor

High tides and storm surges caused minor coastal erosion in Cooloongup.

2017
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave caused heat stress and health concerns in Cooloongup.

2015
Moderate

A bushfire near Cooloongup threatened properties and required evacuations.

2011
Minor

Heavy rainfall resulted in minor flooding in low-lying areas of Cooloongup.

2010
Moderate

A severe storm caused localized flooding and power outages in Cooloongup.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve stormwater drainage

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Bushfire risk mitigation

Immediate

Implement bushfire risk mitigation measures, such as clearing vegetation and creating firebreaks around properties.

Est. cost: Low

Heatwave preparedness

Near-term

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

Est. cost: Low

Coastal protection measures

Long-term

Invest in coastal protection measures to mitigate erosion and protect coastal properties from sea level rise.

Est. cost: High

Community education

Near-term

Raise community awareness about climate risks and adaptation strategies through educational programs and outreach initiatives.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

City of Rockingham
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 19 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooloongup safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Cooloongup 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 Cooloongup 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 Cooloongup?

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 Cooloongup?

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 Cooloongup.

Is Cooloongup Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Cooloongup, 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

Full report from A$49 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections