📮 Tathra postcode: 2550

Bushfire Risk in Tathra, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Tathra, New South Wales· Bega Valley· 2550
Tathra is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during hot and dry conditions. The surrounding vegetation and prevailing winds contribute to the fire risk.Updated 8 Mar 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

7.0/10

Tathra is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during hot and dry conditions. The surrounding vegetation and prevailing winds contribute to the fire risk.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Tathra is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during hot and dry conditions. The surrounding vegetation and prevailing winds contribute to the fire risk.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Tathra, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2550
Highest high-risk exposure
17.3% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Tathra, New South Wales, has a tathra is located in a bushfire-prone area, with a high risk of bushfires during hot and dry conditions. the surrounding vegetation and prevailing winds contribute to the fire 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.

Tathra is designated as a bushfire-prone area due to the surrounding vegetation.

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

Tathra sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 17.3% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 62.8% 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 Tathra.

Tathra (postcode 2550) 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 (17.3% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (11.2% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (4.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Tathra — 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 BushlandSurrounded by bushland
BAL Overlay / Zonehttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2018
Major

The Tathra bushfire destroyed numerous homes and caused widespread damage to the town.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve flood defenses

Near-term

Construct levees and improve drainage systems to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: High

Reduce bushfire fuel load

Immediate

Implement vegetation management programs to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a heatwave response plan

Near-term

Establish cooling centers and provide support for vulnerable populations during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Protect coastal areas

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures to reduce erosion and protect infrastructure from sea level rise.

Est. cost: High

Upgrade building codes

Near-term

Incorporate climate resilience measures into building codes to ensure new buildings are better able to withstand extreme weather events.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Bega Valley Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 8 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tathra in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Tathra 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 Tathra?

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

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 Tathra is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 17.3% of Tathra in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 62.8% 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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