📮 Lavington postcode: 2641

Bushfire Risk in Lavington, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Lavington, New South Wales· Albury City· 2641
The area around Lavington has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.Updated 13 Apr 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

The area around Lavington has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The area around Lavington has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Lavington, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2641
Highest high-risk exposure
22.3% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Lavington, New South Wales, has a the area around lavington has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. drier conditions and higher temperatures could 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.

The NSW Rural Fire Service identifies areas within Lavington as bushfire prone. Residents should maintain their properties and have a bushfire survival plan.

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

Lavington sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 22.3% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 65.9% 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 Lavington.

Lavington (postcode 2641) 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 (22.3% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (10.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Lavington — 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 / ZoneRFS bushfire prone land overlay applies to parts of Lavington.
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Bushfires in the surrounding region caused smoky conditions in Lavington.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in flood mitigation infrastructure, such as levees and drainage improvements, to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: High

Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement bushfire management plans, conduct hazard reduction burns, and educate residents on bushfire safety.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop Heatwave Response Plan

Immediate

Establish cooling centers, provide public health warnings, and support vulnerable populations during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water-efficient landscaping and appliances to reduce water demand during droughts.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Albury City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 13 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavington in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Lavington 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 Lavington?

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

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 Lavington is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 22.3% of Lavington in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 65.9% 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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