Bushfire Risk in Yerrinbool, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
7.0/10The area surrounding Yerrinbool is bushfire-prone. Densely vegetated areas increase the risk during hot, dry, and windy conditions.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The area surrounding Yerrinbool is bushfire-prone. Densely vegetated areas increase the risk during hot, dry, and windy conditions.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Yerrinbool, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2575
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 14.5% of land (riverine flood)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Yerrinbool, New South Wales, has a the area surrounding yerrinbool is bushfire-prone. densely vegetated areas increase the risk during hot, dry, and windy conditions. 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 RFS provides resources for residents in bushfire-prone areas.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Yerrinbool, 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 Yerrinbool including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Yerrinbool sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 6.4% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 66.9% 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 Yerrinbool.
Yerrinbool (postcode 2575) 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 riverine flood (14.5% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (11.2% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (6.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Yerrinbool — 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 2019-2020 bushfires had a significant impact on the region, with widespread smoke and some properties at risk. Community rallied to support those affected.
Bushfires impacted the region, with some properties in Yerrinbool under threat. Firefighters successfully contained the blazes.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Flood Defenses
Near-termInvest in flood mitigation measures such as levees, drainage improvements, and flood-proofing of buildings.
Est. cost: Medium
Enhance Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediateImplement stricter building codes for bushfire-prone areas, conduct regular hazard reduction burns, and improve community education on bushfire safety.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop Heatwave Response Plan
Near-termEstablish a heatwave early warning system, provide cooling centers for vulnerable populations, and promote public awareness of heatwave safety tips.
Est. cost: Low
Strengthen Emergency Services
Long-termIncrease funding for emergency services, such as the SES and RFS, to ensure they have the resources to respond effectively to climate-related disasters.
Est. cost: High
Community Education Programs
Near-termImplement community education programs to raise awareness about climate change risks and adaptation strategies.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yerrinbool in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Yerrinbool may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Yerrinbool 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 Yerrinbool?
BAL ratings in Yerrinbool 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 Yerrinbool?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Yerrinbool 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 Yerrinbool?
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 Yerrinbool is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 14.5% of Yerrinbool in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 75.8% 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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