Bushfire Risk in Yuraygir, NSW: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
7.0/10Yuraygir has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- Yuraygir has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Yuraygir, NSW
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 2464
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 13.6% of land (bushfire)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Yuraygir, New South Wales, has a yuraygir has a high bushfire risk due to the surrounding bushland. drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity 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 area is surrounded by dense bushland, increasing bushfire risk.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Yuraygir, 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 Yuraygir including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Yuraygir sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 13.6% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 58% 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 Yuraygir.
Yuraygir (postcode 2464) 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 (13.6% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (5.8% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (4.2% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Yuraygir — 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 bushfires caused significant damage to property and the environment in the Yuraygir region.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve flood defenses
Near-termConstruct levees and improve drainage infrastructure to reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: High
Reduce bushfire fuel load
ImmediateImplement controlled burns and remove vegetation near properties to reduce bushfire risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a heatwave plan
Near-termCreate a plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Protect coastal areas
Long-termImplement coastal protection measures to reduce erosion and sea level rise impacts.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yuraygir in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Yuraygir may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Yuraygir 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 Yuraygir?
BAL ratings in Yuraygir 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 Yuraygir?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Yuraygir 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 Yuraygir?
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 Yuraygir is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 13.6% of Yuraygir in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 58% 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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