Bushfire Risk in Round Swamp, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
7.0/10The area around Round Swamp has a high bushfire risk due to the presence of surrounding bushland. Dry conditions exacerbate this risk.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area around Round Swamp has a high bushfire risk due to the presence of surrounding bushland. Dry conditions exacerbate this risk.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Round Swamp, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2846
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 12.2% of land (bushfire)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Round Swamp, New South Wales, has a the area around round swamp has a high bushfire risk due to the presence of surrounding bushland. dry conditions exacerbate this risk. 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 RFS website for fire danger ratings and bushfire survival plans.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Round Swamp, 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 Round Swamp including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Round Swamp sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 12.2% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 66.7% 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 Round Swamp.
Round Swamp (postcode 2846) 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 (12.2% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (9% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (8.8% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Round Swamp — 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 Round Swamp threatened properties, requiring evacuation of some residents.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termConstruct levees and improve drainage systems to mitigate flood risks.
Est. cost: High
Bushfire Management
ImmediateImplement regular bushfire hazard reduction programs and create firebreaks.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Preparedness
Near-termEstablish cooling centers and promote heatwave awareness campaigns.
Est. cost: Low
Community Education
Long-termEducate residents about climate risks and adaptation strategies.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Round Swamp in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Round Swamp may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Round Swamp 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 Round Swamp?
BAL ratings in Round Swamp 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 Round Swamp?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Round Swamp 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 Round Swamp?
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 Round Swamp is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.2% of Round Swamp in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 66.7% 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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