Bushfire Risk in Maragle, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
6.0/10The area around Maragle is prone to bushfires, especially during dry and windy conditions. Climate change is expected to exacerbate bushfire risk.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area around Maragle is prone to bushfires, especially during dry and windy conditions. Climate change is expected to exacerbate bushfire risk.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Maragle, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2653
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 9.4% of land (surface flood)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Maragle, New South Wales, has a the area around maragle is prone to bushfires, especially during dry and windy conditions. climate change is expected to exacerbate bushfire 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 area is designated as bushfire prone, requiring adherence to specific building codes and vegetation management practices.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Maragle, 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 Maragle including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Maragle 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 Maragle.
Maragle (postcode 2653) 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 (9.4% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (8.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (8.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Maragle — 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
Historical Events
The Dunns Road fire impacted the region surrounding Maragle, causing significant damage to forests and properties.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Develop a community bushfire plan
ImmediateCreate a detailed plan outlining evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and property protection measures.
Est. cost: Low
Improve drainage infrastructure
Near-termUpgrade drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Establish a heatwave early warning system
Near-termImplement a system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide guidance on staying safe.
Est. cost: Low
Promote water conservation
Long-termEncourage residents to conserve water to mitigate the impacts of drought and water scarcity.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maragle in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Maragle may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Maragle 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 Maragle?
BAL ratings in Maragle 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 Maragle?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Maragle 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 Maragle?
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 Maragle is exposed to high surface flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 9.4% of Maragle in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 68.9% 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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