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This section reports on Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters for Yarra Ranges residents.

Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters in Yarra Ranges in 2025

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Thinking about the past five years, what impacts of extreme weather and/or natural disasters have you personally experienced?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Increased power costs
74%
Increased home and/or contents insurance premiums
72%
Long power outages
57%
Higher food costs or food shortages
56%
Blocked major roads or transport routes
31%
Damage to home/property
31%
Long internet outages
31%
Could not keep home adequately warm or cool during extreme temperatures
29%
Exposure to bushfire smoke
29%
Long loss of mobile phone services
28%
Loss of income due to inability to work
17%
Health issues triggered by extreme weather
16%
Unable to afford adequate home insurance
13%
Disruption to water supply
11%
Evacuated my home
9%
Reduced access to essential services
9%
Damage to business/work premises
6%
Unable to obtain insurance
3%
Unable to afford adequate business insurance
2%
Other
2%
None of these
3%
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When you need critical or time-sensitive information (e.g. during emergencies, service disruptions, major decisions), which organisations or authorities do you trust most to provide accurate and reliable information?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Emergency services
83%
Major media agencies
39%
State and/or federal government departments
27%
My local council
19%
Community organisations or leaders
17%
Other
7%
I don’t trust any organisations
5%
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Installed solar panels
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
36%
Planning to do it in the next two years
14%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
14%
None of these
36%
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Installed a home battery
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
7%
Planning to do it in the next two years
17%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
23%
None of these
52%
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Purchased an electric vehicle
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
5%
Planning to do it in the next two years
9%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
12%
None of these
74%
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Purchased a home generator
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
35%
Planning to do it in the next two years
10%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
11%
None of these
45%
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Switched to electric heating, cooking and/or water heating, or to more energy efficient appliances
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
28%
Planning to do it in the next two years
12%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
10%
None of these
50%
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Installed insulation
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
56%
Planning to do it in the next two years
10%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
7%
None of these
27%
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Installed double-glazed windows
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
23%
Planning to do it in the next two years
9%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
18%
None of these
51%
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Reviewed our insurance to find a better or more affordable cover
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
52%
Planning to do it in the next two years
15%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
8%
None of these
26%
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Moved to a different area within Yarra Ranges Shire
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
6%
Planning to do it in the next two years
6%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
3%
None of these
85%
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Used government rebates (e.g. for solar power, or for electric vehicles and appliances)
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
26%
Planning to do it in the next two years
7%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
13%
None of these
54%
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Changed daily habits (e.g. avoided outdoor activity during heatwaves)
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
61%
Planning to do it in the next two years
3%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
2%
None of these
33%
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Prepared an emergency kit
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
44%
Planning to do it in the next two years
14%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
11%
None of these
32%
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Made an emergency plan
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
49%
Planning to do it in the next two years
13%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
10%
None of these
28%
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Started growing my own food
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
44%
Planning to do it in the next two years
14%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
5%
None of these
37%
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Sought information on how to make our household more resilient
Yarra Ranges 2025
Currently doing/have done
32%
Planning to do it in the next two years
8%
Would like more information or support on how to do this
16%
None of these
44%
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Thinking about the past year, what actions have you taken to protect the environment?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Reduced household waste
66%
Reduced use of single-use plastics or products containing microplastics
54%
Composted organic waste
52%
Conserved water at home
44%
Bought locally produced foods or grown my own food
42%
Avoided harmful chemicals in my home or garden
42%
Planted or maintained a wildlife garden
34%
Used more sustainable energy
30%
Incorporated more plant-based meals into my diet
29%
Improved energy efficiency
28%
Reduced my meat or animal product consumption
26%
Chosen sustainable transport options instead of driving
20%
Started conversations about climate change with friends, family or community members
16%
Supported environmentally sustainable businesses
16%
Chosen environmentally responsible investment options
13%
Volunteered with local environmental or conservation groups
8%
Participated in local clean-up or environmental events
8%
Other
2%
None of these
7%
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If you own your home, which of the following best describes the current level of home insurance coverage?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Fully insured
68%
Underinsured
19%
Uninsured
2%
Don’t know/Not sure
5%
I don’t own the home
6%