Coastal regions of Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are most at risk.
The northern coastal region of Western Australia is one of the most cyclone-prone areas in the world. In Australia, some of the cyclone-prone areas are north of Carnarvon, on the west coast and north of Rock Hampton on the east. The most cyclone-prone part of Australia’s coast is Exmouth. On occasions, cyclones have reached as far south as Perth and northern NSW. The most intense cyclones are most common off the north-west coast. They can also occur off the north and eastern coasts.
About 20% of Australia’s population lives in cyclone prone areas.
The northern coastal region of Western Australia is one of the most cyclone-prone areas in the world. In Australia, some of the cyclone-prone areas are north of Carnarvon, on the west coast and north of Rock Hampton on the east. The most cyclone-prone part of Australia’s coast is Exmouth. On occasions, cyclones have reached as far south as Perth and northern NSW. The most intense cyclones are most common off the north-west coast. They can also occur off the north and eastern coasts.
About 20% of Australia’s population lives in cyclone prone areas.