Bushfire Risk in Holbrook, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
4.0/10The area around Holbrook has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding grasslands and bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area around Holbrook has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding grasslands and bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Holbrook, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2644
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 11% of land (riverine flood)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Holbrook, New South Wales, has a the area around holbrook has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding grasslands and bushland. drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires. 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.
Prevailing winds can increase the risk of fire spreading towards the town.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Holbrook, 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 Holbrook including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Holbrook sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 9.3% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 66% 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 Holbrook.
Holbrook (postcode 2644) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are riverine flood (11% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (9.5% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (9.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Holbrook — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Bushfires in the region caused smoky conditions and required residents to be prepared for potential evacuation.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade local drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Preparedness Programs
ImmediateImplement community education programs on bushfire preparedness and evacuation procedures.
Est. cost: Low
Heatwave Early Warning System
Near-termEstablish a heatwave early warning system to alert vulnerable residents and provide access to cooling centers.
Est. cost: Low
Promote Water Conservation
Long-termEncourage water conservation measures to mitigate the impacts of drought and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holbrook in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Holbrook may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Holbrook 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 Holbrook?
BAL ratings in Holbrook 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 Holbrook?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Holbrook 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 Holbrook?
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 share of Holbrook is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 11% of Holbrook in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 72.9% 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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