📮 Mount Tomah postcode: 2758

Bushfire Risk in Mount Tomah, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Mount Tomah, New South Wales· Blue Mountains· 2758
Mount Tomah is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during the dry season. The risk is expected to increase due to hotter and drier conditions.Updated 2 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

7.0/10

Mount Tomah is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during the dry season. The risk is expected to increase due to hotter and drier conditions.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Mount Tomah is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during the dry season. The risk is expected to increase due to hotter and drier conditions.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Mount Tomah, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2758
Highest high-risk exposure
12.9% of land (riverine flood)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Mount Tomah, New South Wales, has a mount tomah is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during the dry season. the risk is expected to increase due to hotter and drier conditions. 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 land due to the surrounding vegetation.

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

Mount Tomah sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 6.6% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 77.4% 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 Mount Tomah.

Mount Tomah (postcode 2758) 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 (12.9% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.5% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (6.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Mount Tomah — 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 Bush Fire Prone Land
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2019
Major

The 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires significantly impacted the Blue Mountains region, including areas near Mount Tomah.

2013
Moderate

Bushfires in the Blue Mountains National Park threatened properties in Mount Tomah.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Bushfire Preparedness

Immediate

Implement bushfire mitigation measures, such as clearing vegetation around properties and developing evacuation plans.

Est. cost: Low

Enhance Flood Resilience

Near-term

Improve drainage infrastructure and implement flood-resistant building designs.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop Heatwave Management Plan

Near-term

Establish a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Implement water conservation measures to reduce water stress during droughts and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Blue Mountains City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 2 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Tomah in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Mount Tomah 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 Mount Tomah?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Mount Tomah 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 Mount Tomah?

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 Mount Tomah is exposed to high riverine flood risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.9% of Mount Tomah in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 68.7% 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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