📮 Pennant Hills postcode: 2120

Bushfire Risk in Pennant Hills, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Pennant Hills, New South Wales· Hornsby· 2120
Bushfire risk in Pennant Hills is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk during bushfire season.Updated 11 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

Bushfire risk in Pennant Hills is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk during bushfire season.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Bushfire risk in Pennant Hills is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk during bushfire season.
Trend
stable
Suburb
Pennant Hills, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2120
Highest high-risk exposure
15.3% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Pennant Hills, New South Wales, has a bushfire risk in pennant hills is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk during bushfire season. 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.

Check the NSW RFS website for specific property risk assessments.

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

Pennant Hills sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 15.3% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 54.8% 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 Pennant Hills.

Pennant Hills (postcode 2120) 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 (15.3% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (11.5% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (11.3% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Pennant Hills — 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 BushlandSome properties border Lane Cove National Park.
BAL Overlay / ZoneBushfire prone land overlay applies to some areas.
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

1994
Moderate

Bushfires in the Sydney region threatened properties in Pennant Hills bordering bushland.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve stormwater drainage

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater drainage infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement a heatwave management plan

Immediate

Develop and implement a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during periods of extreme heat.

Est. cost: Low

Bushfire hazard reduction

Near-term

Conduct regular bushfire hazard reduction activities, such as clearing vegetation around properties, to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Low

Promote water conservation

Long-term

Encourage residents to conserve water to reduce the strain on water resources during periods of drought.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Hornsby Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 11 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pennant Hills in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Pennant Hills 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 Pennant Hills?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Pennant Hills 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 Pennant Hills?

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 Pennant Hills is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.3% of Pennant Hills in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 54.8% 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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