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Impact of Climate Change on the Property Market

Climate change is affecting the property market in various ways, with many homes being destroyed by bushfires or flood water. The 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires resulted in the destruction of over 3,000 homes, while in Lismore, almost 2,000 homes were inundated by flooding in 2022.

All Australians are paying a climate disaster penalty, whether it's through skyrocketing insurance, higher construction costs, or decreasing property values.

Flood risk alone is putting a $42 billion dent in property values across the country.

Climate change is exacerbating floods and bushfires, causing more intense and frequent disasters, ultimately affecting the property market.

Author's summary: Climate change affects property market values.

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Climate Council Climate Council — 2025-11-05

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