Score: Brighton

Natural Hazard Risk 3 Weight: 0.15

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Regional fire risk rating

Overall fire risk for the region (1-10, 10=safest)

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Regional flood risk

General flood risk for the region (1-10, 10=safest)

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Regional seismic risk

Seismic/earthquake risk for the region (1-10, 10=safest). Low priority for Tasmania but included for completeness.

Climate & Water 2 Weight: 0.15

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Regional rainfall adequacy

Rainfall adequacy for agriculture (1-10)

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Regional water availability

General water availability in region (1-10)

Agricultural Viability 2 Weight: 0.15

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Growing season length

Length and quality of growing season (1-10)

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Regional soil quality

General soil quality in region for agriculture (1-10)

Infrastructure Access 3 Weight: 0.12

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Internet availability

Internet infrastructure availability (NBN, etc.) (1-10)

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Power grid reliability

Power grid coverage and reliability (1-10)

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Renewable energy potential

Solar/wind potential for off-grid (1-10)

Economic Factors 1 Weight: 0.1

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Land cost rating

Land affordability (1=expensive, 10=affordable)

Remoteness & Security 2 Weight: 0.1

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Defensibility rating

Natural defensibility and isolation of region (1-10)

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Distance from major city

Distance from nearest major city (good for isolation)