Bushfire Risk in Windsor, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
6.0/10Windsor faces a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are projected to lengthen the bushfire season and increase fire intensity.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- Windsor faces a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Hotter, drier conditions are projected to lengthen the bushfire season and increase fire intensity.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Windsor, NSW
- Overall Risk
- High
- Postcode
- 2756
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 14.3% of land (bushfire)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Windsor, New South Wales, has a windsor faces a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. hotter, drier conditions are projected to lengthen the bushfire season and increase fire intensity. 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 to the west of Windsor is classified as bushfire prone land.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Windsor, 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 Windsor including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Windsor sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 14.3% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 60.2% 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 Windsor.
Windsor (postcode 2756) 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 (14.3% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.2% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Windsor — 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
The Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020 caused significant smoke haze and impacted air quality in Windsor.
Bushfires in 2001 threatened properties in the outskirts of Windsor.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
ImmediateInvest in flood levees and other infrastructure to protect Windsor from flooding.
Est. cost: High
Develop Heat Action Plan
Near-termImplement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Medium
Bushfire Mitigation
ImmediateUndertake regular bushfire mitigation activities, such as clearing vegetation around properties.
Est. cost: Low
Upgrade Infrastructure
Long-termUpgrade critical infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events.
Est. cost: High
Community Education
Near-termEducate the community about climate risks and how to prepare for extreme weather events.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windsor in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Windsor may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Windsor 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 Windsor?
BAL ratings in Windsor 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 Windsor?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Windsor 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 Windsor?
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 Windsor is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 14.3% of Windsor in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 60.2% 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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