Bushfire Risk in Lilyvale, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Lilyvale, New South Wales
The area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation.Updated 30 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

6.0/10

The area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Lilyvale, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2508
Highest high-risk exposure
14.1% of land (surface flood)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Lilyvale, New South Wales, has a the area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation. 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.

Check RFS website for detailed bushfire risk information.

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

Lilyvale sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 10% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 79.3% 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 Lilyvale.

Lilyvale (postcode 2508) 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 (14.1% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (10% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (3.9% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Lilyvale — 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
BAL Overlay / ZoneRFS bushfire prone area map
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2013
Moderate

Bushfire near Lilyvale caused property damage.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve home insulation

Near-term

Reduce heat stress during heatwaves.

Est. cost: $5,000

Install rainwater tanks

Long-term

Conserve water during droughts.

Est. cost: $3,000

Create a bushfire survival plan

Immediate

Prepare for bushfire season.

Est. cost: Low

Elevate vulnerable equipment

Near-term

Protect against flood damage.

Est. cost: $2,000

Council & Emergency Services

Local Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 30 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilyvale in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Lilyvale 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 Lilyvale?

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

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 Lilyvale is exposed to high surface flood risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 14.1% of Lilyvale in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 74.7% 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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