Bushfire Risk in Bundemar, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Bundemar, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
The area around Bundemar has a moderate bushfire risk. Grasslands and scattered bushland can fuel fires, particularly during dry periods with high winds.Updated 23 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

The area around Bundemar has a moderate bushfire risk. Grasslands and scattered bushland can fuel fires, particularly during dry periods with high winds.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The area around Bundemar has a moderate bushfire risk. Grasslands and scattered bushland can fuel fires, particularly during dry periods with high winds.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Bundemar, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2823
Region
Regional NSW
Median property value
$550,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat (6/10)
Highest high-risk exposure
19.8% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Bundemar, New South Wales, has a the area around bundemar has a moderate bushfire risk. grasslands and scattered bushland can fuel fires, particularly during dry periods with high winds. bushfire risk profile. Key factors include distance to classified bushland, vegetation type, slope, and historical bushfire activity in the region. The New South Wales fire authority maps bushfire-prone areas and assigns BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings.

The presence of grasslands and scattered bushland increases the risk of bushfires, particularly during dry periods.

CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Bundemar, this may mean shifts in bushfire risk levels over the coming decades, making property-level BAL assessment increasingly important.

Use ClimateNest for a complete address-level bushfire risk report for Bundemar including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.

Bundemar sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 19.8% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 70.1% in moderate-risk zones, based on the national hazard overlay. Exposure at this scale varies street by street, which is why an address-level check matters before you buy or insure a specific property in Bundemar.

On ClimateNest's 0–10 suburb hazard index, Bundemar scores 5 for bushfire risk — a moderate exposure relative to the Australian suburb range. For comparison, properties in Bundemar can still sit well above or below this suburb average depending on elevation, distance to waterways or vegetation, and local drainage.

Bundemar located in Regional NSW (postcode 2823), is a New South Wales suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $550,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Bundemar.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Bundemar is extreme heat (score 6/10), with moderate exposure. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% by 2030). These suburb-level signals help prioritise which properties need the closest look — the actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.

Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Bundemar, extreme heat is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Bundemar are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandWithin 5km
BAL Overlay / ZoneRFS Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risk, such as levees and improved drainage systems.

Est. cost: High

Develop Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Implement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves, including establishing cooling centers and providing public awareness campaigns.

Est. cost: Medium

Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement bushfire mitigation measures, such as clearing vegetation around properties and developing evacuation plans.

Est. cost: Low

Water Conservation

Long-term

Promote water conservation measures to address the impacts of drought and reduced rainfall.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

UNKNOWN
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 23 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bundemar in a bushfire prone area?

Parts of Bundemar may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Bundemar has a notable bushfire risk. Check your specific property for BAL ratings through ClimateNest or your local council.

What BAL rating applies to properties in Bundemar?

BAL ratings in Bundemar depend on the property's distance from classified vegetation, vegetation type, and slope. A site-specific assessment under AS 3959 is required to determine the exact BAL rating for any property within the suburb.

Does bushfire risk affect insurance in Bundemar?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Bundemar may face higher building insurance premiums. Insurers assess bushfire risk based on BAL rating, fire history, and proximity to bushland. Some insurers may restrict cover in very high-risk locations.

What bushfire mitigation measures help protect homes in Bundemar?

Effective bushfire mitigation includes maintaining cleared asset protection zones, using ember-proof mesh on vents, installing metal gutter guards, using non-combustible building materials, and maintaining defendable space. Consult the New South Wales fire authority for property-specific guidance.

What are the main climate risks in Bundemar?

ClimateNest's suburb model rates Bundemar's dominant climate risk as extreme heat at 6/10 on a 0–10 index, followed by bushfire (5/10) and damaging wind (4/10). These are suburb-level averages — an address-level report is needed to confirm the risk of a specific property in Bundemar.

What share of Bundemar is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 19.8% of Bundemar in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 70.1% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

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