📮 Tascott postcode: 2250

Bushfire Risk in Tascott, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Tascott, New South Wales· Central Coast· 2250
The risk of bushfire in Tascott is moderate, with bushland areas surrounding the suburb. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the likelihood of bushfires.Updated 8 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

The risk of bushfire in Tascott is moderate, with bushland areas surrounding the suburb. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the likelihood of bushfires.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The risk of bushfire in Tascott is moderate, with bushland areas surrounding the suburb. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the likelihood of bushfires.
Trend
stable
Suburb
Tascott, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2250
Highest high-risk exposure
15.4% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Tascott, New South Wales, has a the risk of bushfire in tascott is moderate, with bushland areas surrounding the suburb. hot, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the likelihood 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.

The western edge of Tascott borders significant bushland, increasing bushfire risk.

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

Tascott sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 15.4% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 75.4% 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 Tascott.

Tascott (postcode 2250) 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 (15.4% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.9% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Tascott — 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 BushlandAdjacent to bushland
BAL Overlay / ZoneBushfire prone area overlay
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2013
Moderate

Bushfires in the Central Coast region threatened properties in areas surrounding Tascott.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve stormwater drainage

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater drainage infrastructure to reduce the risk of flash flooding.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a heatwave management plan

Immediate

Implement a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat.

Est. cost: Low

Protect coastal areas

Long-term

Implement measures to protect coastal areas from erosion and sea level rise, such as building seawalls and restoring dunes.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire preparedness

Near-term

Undertake regular property maintenance to reduce bushfire risk, such as clearing vegetation and maintaining fire breaks.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Central Coast Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 8 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tascott in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Tascott 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 Tascott?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Tascott 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 Tascott?

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 Tascott is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.4% of Tascott in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 75.4% 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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