📮 Jannali postcode: 2226

Bushfire Risk in Jannali, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Jannali, New South Wales· Sutherland Shire· 2226
Jannali has a moderate bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. Hot, dry conditions during the bushfire season can increase the likelihood of fire.Updated 26 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

Jannali has a moderate bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. Hot, dry conditions during the bushfire season can increase the likelihood of fire.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Jannali has a moderate bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. Hot, dry conditions during the bushfire season can increase the likelihood of fire.
Trend
stable
Suburb
Jannali, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2226
Highest high-risk exposure
21.9% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Jannali, New South Wales, has a jannali has a moderate bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland areas. hot, dry conditions during the bushfire season can increase the likelihood of fire. 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.

Properties bordering bushland are at higher risk during bushfire season.

CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Jannali, 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 Jannali including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.

Jannali sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 21.9% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 55.1% 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 Jannali.

Jannali (postcode 2226) 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 bushfire (21.9% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (6.2% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.8% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Jannali — 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

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland reserves.
BAL Overlay / ZoneRefer to NSW RFS bushfire prone land maps.
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2020
Moderate

Bushfires in the region caused smoky conditions and increased fire risk in Jannali.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve stormwater drainage

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater drainage infrastructure to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce the risk of flooding.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a heatwave management plan

Immediate

Implement a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Bushfire risk mitigation

Near-term

Implement bushfire risk reduction measures such as clearing vegetation around properties and creating firebreaks.

Est. cost: Medium

Coastal protection measures

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and storm surges.

Est. cost: High

Community awareness programs

Near-term

Conduct community awareness programs to educate residents about climate risks and adaptation strategies.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Sutherland Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 26 May 2026

Explore Jannali Risk Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jannali in a bushfire prone area?

Parts of Jannali may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Jannali 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 Jannali?

BAL ratings in Jannali 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 Jannali?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Jannali 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 Jannali?

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 Jannali is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 21.9% of Jannali in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 55.1% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Jannali Safe from Climate Risk?

Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Jannali, New South Wales, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.

Free instant previewCSIRO-powered data

What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

Full report from A$69 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections