📮 Old Junee postcode: 2650

Bushfire Risk in Old Junee, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Old Junee, New South Wales· UNKNOWN· 2650
The area around Old Junee has some bushland, posing a moderate bushfire risk. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires.Updated 18 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

The area around Old Junee has some bushland, posing a moderate bushfire risk. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The area around Old Junee has some bushland, posing a moderate bushfire risk. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Old Junee, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2652
Highest high-risk exposure
16.7% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Old Junee, New South Wales, has a the area around old junee has some bushland, posing a moderate bushfire risk. drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the likelihood and intensity of bushfires. 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.

Residents should maintain firebreaks and have 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 Old Junee, 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 Old Junee including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.

Old Junee sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 16.7% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 61.9% 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 Old Junee.

Old Junee (postcode 2652) 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 (16.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (11% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Old Junee — 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 BushlandWithin 1km of significant bushland areas.
BAL Overlay / ZoneRFS bushfire prone area map available.
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Bushfires in the region caused smoky conditions and increased fire risk in Old Junee.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risks, such as levees and improved drainage systems.

Est. cost: High

Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement community education programs and support residents in creating bushfire survival plans.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Create a plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves, including cooling centers and outreach programs.

Est. cost: Low

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water-saving practices to reduce the impact of droughts and water scarcity.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Wagga Wagga City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 18 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Junee in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Old Junee 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 Old Junee?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Old Junee 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 Old Junee?

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 Old Junee is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 16.7% of Old Junee in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 61.9% 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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2022 insured disaster losses*
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30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

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