Bushfire Risk in Piney Range, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
6.0/10The area around Piney Range has a high bushfire risk due to the proximity of bushland and prevailing dry conditions during summer. Grassfires can also pose a threat.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area around Piney Range has a high bushfire risk due to the proximity of bushland and prevailing dry conditions during summer. Grassfires can also pose a threat.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Piney Range, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2810
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 21.8% of land (bushfire)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Piney Range, New South Wales, has a the area around piney range has a high bushfire risk due to the proximity of bushland and prevailing dry conditions during summer. grassfires can also pose a threat. 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 suburb is designated as a bushfire-prone area, requiring specific building standards for new constructions.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Piney Range, 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 Piney Range including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Piney Range sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 21.8% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 51.7% 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 Piney Range.
Piney Range (postcode 2810) 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 (21.8% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (7.6% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (7.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Piney Range — 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 Piney Range caused property damage and evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termUpgrade drainage infrastructure and implement flood control measures to reduce the impact of heavy rainfall events.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateImplement community education programs and support residents in preparing their properties for bushfires.
Est. cost: Low
Heatwave Management Plan
Near-termDevelop a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Est. cost: Low
Water Conservation
Long-termPromote water conservation measures to reduce water stress during prolonged dry periods.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piney Range in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Piney Range may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Piney Range 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 Piney Range?
BAL ratings in Piney Range 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 Piney Range?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Piney Range 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 Piney Range?
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 Piney Range is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 21.8% of Piney Range in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 51.7% 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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