Bushfire Risk in Red Hill, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
6.0/10The area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Red Hill, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2347
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 18.6% of land (bushfire)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Red Hill, New South Wales, has a the area is susceptible to bushfires due to surrounding vegetation. 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.
Refer to the NSW Rural Fire Service for detailed bushfire 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 Red Hill, 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 Red Hill including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Red Hill sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 18.6% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 57.7% 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 Red Hill.
Red Hill (postcode 2347) 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 (18.6% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (9.3% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (5.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Red Hill — 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
Bushfires impacted the region, causing property damage and evacuations.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateCreate a bushfire survival plan, clear vegetation around your home, and ensure you have adequate insurance coverage.
Est. cost: Low
Enhance Home Cooling
Near-termInstall air conditioning or fans, insulate your home, and plant trees to provide shade.
Est. cost: Medium
Improve Flood Resilience
Near-termElevate appliances, install flood barriers, and ensure proper drainage around your property.
Est. cost: Medium
Support Local Climate Action
Long-termParticipate in community initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Hill in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Red Hill may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Red Hill 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 Red Hill?
BAL ratings in Red Hill 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 Red Hill?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Red Hill 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 Red Hill?
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 Red Hill is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 18.6% of Red Hill in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 57.7% 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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