Is Dawesville, WA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment

Dawesville, Western Australia· UNKNOWN
Moderate climate risk — address-specificUpdated 14 Mar 2026

Is Dawesville 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

5.8

Moderate climate risk — address-specific

Key Facts

Climate Safety
Medium
Flood
Dawesville faces a moderate risk of flooding due to its proximity to the coast and waterways. Intense rainfall events can lead to localised flooding.
Bushfire
Bushfire risk in Dawesville is moderate, with areas of bushland surrounding the suburb. Hot, dry summers increase the likelihood of bushfires.
Heat
Dawesville experiences a high risk of heatwaves, particularly during the summer months. Rising temperatures are expected to exacerbate this risk.
Storm
Moderate storm risk — winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms
Postcode
6211
Region
Coastal WA
Median property value
$575,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Climate Safety Analysis

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

Dawesville located in Coastal WA (postcode 6211), 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 Dawesville.

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

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland areas.
BAL OverlayDFES Bushfire Prone Areas Map
Nearest WaterwayPeel Inlet
Flood ZoneAreas near the Peel Inlet are prone to flooding.
Avg January Max32.5 °C

Historical Events

2017
Moderate

A severe storm caused damage to properties and infrastructure in Dawesville.

2010
Minor

Heavy rainfall led to localised flooding in low-lying areas of Dawesville.

2007
Moderate

A bushfire threatened properties in the outskirts of Dawesville.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade drainage systems to reduce the risk of localised flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement coastal protection measures

Long-term

Construct seawalls and other coastal protection structures to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and coastal erosion.

Est. cost: High

Develop a heatwave management plan

Immediate

Implement a plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwave events, including establishing cooling centers and providing public awareness campaigns.

Est. cost: Low

Enhance bushfire preparedness

Near-term

Provide residents with information and resources on bushfire safety, including how to prepare their properties and develop a bushfire survival plan.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

City of Mandurah
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 14 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawesville safe from climate change?

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

The dominant hazard for Dawesville 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 Dawesville 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 Dawesville?

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 Dawesville?

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 Dawesville.

Is Dawesville Safe from Climate Risk?

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