Bushfire Risk in Narrawa, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
7.0/10The area is susceptible to bushfires, particularly during dry periods with high winds.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area is susceptible to bushfires, particularly during dry periods with high winds.
- Trend
- stable
- Suburb
- Narrawa, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2583
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 19.4% of land (bushfire)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Narrawa, New South Wales, has a the area is susceptible to bushfires, particularly during dry periods with high winds. 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.
Maintain property and prepare 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 Narrawa, 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 Narrawa including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Narrawa sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 19.4% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 63.8% 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 Narrawa.
Narrawa (postcode 2583) 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 (19.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.8% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (5.5% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Narrawa — 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
A bushfire near Narrawa threatened properties, requiring evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termInvest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risk, such as improved drainage systems and levees.
Est. cost: High
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateImplement community education programs and support residents in preparing their properties for bushfires.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Action Plan
Near-termDevelop a heatwave action plan to protect vulnerable residents during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Water Conservation
Long-termPromote water conservation measures to address potential water scarcity due to drought.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Narrawa in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Narrawa may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Narrawa 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 Narrawa?
BAL ratings in Narrawa 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 Narrawa?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Narrawa 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 Narrawa?
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 Narrawa is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 19.4% of Narrawa in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 63.8% 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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