Bushfire Risk in Karangi, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Karangi, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
Karangi has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. Dry conditions and strong winds can exacerbate the risk.Updated 4 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

7.0/10

Karangi has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. Dry conditions and strong winds can exacerbate the risk.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Karangi has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. Dry conditions and strong winds can exacerbate the risk.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Karangi, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2450
Highest high-risk exposure
13% of land (surface flood)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Karangi, New South Wales, has a karangi has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. dry conditions and strong winds can exacerbate the risk. 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 suburb is designated as a bushfire prone area.

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

Karangi sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 8.4% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 80% 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 Karangi.

Karangi (postcode 2450) 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 surface flood (13% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (8.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (4.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Karangi — 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
BAL Overlay / ZoneRFS Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2019
Major

Bushfires threatened properties in Karangi, requiring evacuations.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve flood defenses

Near-term

Construct flood levees and improve drainage systems to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: High

Manage vegetation to reduce bushfire risk

Immediate

Clear vegetation around properties and create firebreaks to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement heatwave early warning system

Near-term

Develop a heatwave early warning system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide advice on how to stay safe.

Est. cost: Low

Upgrade infrastructure to withstand climate change

Long-term

Upgrade infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and power lines to withstand the impacts of climate change.

Est. cost: Very High

Council & Emergency Services

Coffs Harbour City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 4 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karangi in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Karangi 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 Karangi?

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

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 Karangi is exposed to high surface flood risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 13% of Karangi in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 60.8% 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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