Bushfire Risk in Kooragang, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Kooragang, New South Wales· UNKNOWN
While Kooragang is primarily an industrial area, surrounding vegetation poses a moderate bushfire risk. Increased temperatures and drier conditions due to climate change may elevate this risk.Updated 23 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.5/10

While Kooragang is primarily an industrial area, surrounding vegetation poses a moderate bushfire risk. Increased temperatures and drier conditions due to climate change may elevate this risk.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
While Kooragang is primarily an industrial area, surrounding vegetation poses a moderate bushfire risk. Increased temperatures and drier conditions due to climate change may elevate this risk.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Kooragang, NSW
Overall Risk
High
Postcode
2304
Highest high-risk exposure
17.4% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Kooragang, New South Wales, has a while kooragang is primarily an industrial area, surrounding vegetation poses a moderate bushfire risk. increased temperatures and drier conditions due to climate change may elevate this 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.

While primarily industrial, surrounding areas are classified as bushfire prone.

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

Kooragang sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 17.4% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 75.7% 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 Kooragang.

Kooragang (postcode 2304) 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 (17.4% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.6% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Kooragang — 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 vegetated areas
BAL Overlay / Zonehttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-prone-land
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade Flood Defenses

Immediate

Invest in infrastructure to protect against increased flood risk, such as levees, seawalls, and improved drainage systems.

Est. cost: High

Implement Coastal Management Strategies

Near-term

Develop and implement strategies to manage coastal erosion and inundation, such as beach nourishment and managed retreat.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop Heat Action Plans

Near-term

Implement heat action plans to protect workers and vulnerable populations from the impacts of heatwaves, including providing cooling centers and promoting hydration.

Est. cost: Low

Enhance Emergency Management

Immediate

Strengthen emergency management plans to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events, including developing evacuation plans and improving communication systems.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

City of Newcastle
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 23 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kooragang in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Kooragang 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 Kooragang?

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

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 Kooragang is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 17.4% of Kooragang in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 75.7% 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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