📮 Yelgun postcode: 2483

Bushfire Risk in Yelgun, NSW: 2026 Assessment

Yelgun, New South Wales· Tweed Shire· 2483
Yelgun has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures increase the likelihood of bushfires.Updated 2 May 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.2/10

Yelgun has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures increase the likelihood of bushfires.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Yelgun has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. Drier conditions and higher temperatures increase the likelihood of bushfires.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Yelgun, NSW
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
2483
Highest high-risk exposure
15.7% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Yelgun, New South Wales, has a yelgun has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding vegetation. drier conditions and higher temperatures 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 presence of surrounding vegetation increases the bushfire risk in Yelgun.

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

Yelgun sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 15.7% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 76.5% 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 Yelgun.

Yelgun (postcode 2483) 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 (15.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (11.1% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (6.9% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Yelgun — 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 areas
BAL Overlay / ZoneNSW Rural Fire Service Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Bushfires in the region caused smoke haze and elevated fire danger in Yelgun.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Drainage Infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade drainage systems to better manage increased rainfall and reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Develop a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Strengthen Coastal Defenses

Long-term

Invest in coastal protection measures to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and storm surges.

Est. cost: High

Enhance Bushfire Preparedness

Near-term

Implement bushfire mitigation strategies, such as vegetation management and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Tweed Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 2 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yelgun in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Yelgun 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 Yelgun?

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

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 Yelgun is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.7% of Yelgun in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 76.5% 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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