📮 Wentworth postcode: 2648

Bushfire Risk in Wentworth, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Wentworth, New South Wales· Wentworth Shire Council· 2648
The surrounding arid landscape and vegetation make Wentworth vulnerable to bushfires, particularly during hot and dry periods. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and severity of bushfire weather.Updated 29 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

5.8/10

The surrounding arid landscape and vegetation make Wentworth vulnerable to bushfires, particularly during hot and dry periods. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and severity of bushfire weather.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The surrounding arid landscape and vegetation make Wentworth vulnerable to bushfires, particularly during hot and dry periods. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and severity of bushfire weather.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Wentworth, NSW
Overall Risk
High
Postcode
2648
Highest high-risk exposure
11.8% of land (surface flood)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Wentworth, New South Wales, has a the surrounding arid landscape and vegetation make wentworth vulnerable to bushfires, particularly during hot and dry periods. climate change is projected to increase the frequency and severity of bushfire weather. 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 area is prone to bushfires due to dry vegetation and prevailing winds.

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

Wentworth sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 9.4% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 65.6% 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 Wentworth.

Wentworth (postcode 2648) 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 surface flood (11.8% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (9.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (6.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Wentworth — 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 BushlandImmediately adjacent to bushland areas.
BAL Overlay / ZoneRefer to NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire prone land maps.
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2020
Moderate

Bushfires in the surrounding region impacted Wentworth, causing smoke haze and posing a threat to the community.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade flood defenses

Immediate

Invest in levees and other flood control measures to protect properties and infrastructure from riverine flooding.

Est. cost: High

Implement bushfire management strategies

Near-term

Conduct regular hazard reduction burns and maintain firebreaks to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a heatwave management plan

Immediate

Establish cooling centers and provide support to vulnerable populations during heatwave events.

Est. cost: Low

Promote water conservation

Long-term

Encourage residents and businesses to adopt water-saving measures to reduce water stress during droughts.

Est. cost: Low

Improve building codes

Near-term

Update building codes to ensure new constructions are more resilient to climate change impacts, such as flooding and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Wentworth Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 29 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wentworth in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Wentworth 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 Wentworth?

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

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 Wentworth is exposed to high surface flood risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 11.8% of Wentworth in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 58.7% 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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