Bushfire Risk in Marinna, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
4.2/10The risk of bushfires in Marinna is moderate, with surrounding bushland posing a threat during dry and windy conditions. Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns are expected to exacerbate bushfire risk.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The risk of bushfires in Marinna is moderate, with surrounding bushland posing a threat during dry and windy conditions. Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns are expected to exacerbate bushfire risk.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Marinna, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2663
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 12.4% of land (riverine flood)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Marinna, New South Wales, has a the risk of bushfires in marinna is moderate, with surrounding bushland posing a threat during dry and windy conditions. changes in temperature and rainfall patterns are 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.
Properties in certain areas require bushfire protection measures.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Marinna, 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 Marinna including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Marinna sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 9% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 67.2% 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 Marinna.
Marinna (postcode 2663) 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 riverine flood (12.4% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (9% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (4.7% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Marinna — 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
Widespread bushfires impacted the region, causing significant damage and disruption.
Bushfires threatened the outskirts of the suburb, requiring evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termInvest in drainage upgrades and flood barriers to protect properties from flooding.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateClear vegetation around homes and prepare a bushfire survival plan.
Est. cost: Low
Heatwave Action Plan
Near-termDevelop a community heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable residents.
Est. cost: Low
Sustainable Urban Planning
Long-termImplement sustainable urban planning practices to reduce the urban heat island effect.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
Explore Marinna Risk Reports
View other climate risk assessments for Marinna:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marinna in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Marinna may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Marinna 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 Marinna?
BAL ratings in Marinna 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 Marinna?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Marinna 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 Marinna?
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 Marinna is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.4% of Marinna in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 75.2% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
Is Marinna Safe from Climate Risk?
Enter your address below for an instant climate risk assessment for Marinna, New South Wales, covering flood, bushfire, sea level rise and more.
What A$69 could save you from
*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA
Full report from A$69 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections