📮 Morley postcode: 6062

Heat Risk in Morley, WA: 2026 Assessment

Morley, Western Australia· City of Bayswater· 6062
Morley experiences moderately high temperatures during summer, with potential for heatwave events. Urban areas can experience the urban heat island effect.Updated 22 Mar 2026

Is Morley 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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Heat Risk Score

Not assessed

Morley experiences moderately high temperatures during summer, with potential for heatwave events. Urban areas can experience the urban heat island effect.

Key Facts

Heat Risk
Morley experiences moderately high temperatures during summer, with potential for heatwave events. Urban areas can experience the urban heat island effect.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Morley, WA
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
6062

Heat Risk Analysis

Morley in Western Australia 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 Morley 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.

Elderly residents and those with chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat stress.

Get an address-level heat risk assessment from ClimateNest for Morley 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 Morley. An address-level check is what tells you about a specific property before you buy, sell or insure it.

Local Hazard Evidence

Avg January Max Temp32.5 °C
Heat Stress Events/Year3
Urban Heat ContextElderly residents and those with chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat stress.

Historical Events

2017
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave in Perth caused heat stress and health concerns in Morley.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve stormwater drainage

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater drainage infrastructure to reduce flood risk from heavy rainfall events.

Est. cost: Medium

Bushfire preparedness

Immediate

Implement community education programs and support residents in preparing their properties for bushfire season.

Est. cost: Low

Urban greening

Near-term

Increase tree canopy cover and green spaces to mitigate the urban heat island effect and reduce heat stress.

Est. cost: Medium

Community resilience planning

Long-term

Develop a community resilience plan to address climate change impacts and support vulnerable populations.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

City of Bayswater
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 22 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hot does Morley get in summer?

Morley in Western Australia experiences summer temperatures consistent with the regional climate. BOM publishes historical temperature data for weather stations near Morley. Get a property-specific heat exposure assessment with projected cooling costs from ClimateNest.

Is extreme heat increasing in Morley?

Australia-wide, extreme heat events have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and this trend is consistent with CSIRO climate projections for Western Australia. Continued warming is likely through 2050 under all emissions scenarios.

How does heat affect energy costs for Morley 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 Morley and the performance of your building envelope.

What heat mitigation measures work best in Morley?

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 Morley Safe from Climate Risk?

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