๐Ÿ“ฎ Bongaree postcode: 4507

Bushfire Risk in Bongaree, QLD: 2026 Assessment

Bongaree, Queenslandยท Moreton Bay Regionalยท 4507
The risk of bushfire in Bongaree is relatively low due to the suburb's coastal location and limited vegetation. However, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk.Updated 31 Mar 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

3.0/10

The risk of bushfire in Bongaree is relatively low due to the suburb's coastal location and limited vegetation. However, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
The risk of bushfire in Bongaree is relatively low due to the suburb's coastal location and limited vegetation. However, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk.
Trend
stable
Suburb
Bongaree, QLD
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
4507
Region
Coastal QLD
Median property value
$675,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat (6/10)
Highest high-risk exposure
15.4% of land (riverine flood)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Bongaree, Queensland, has a the risk of bushfire in bongaree is relatively low due to the suburb's coastal location and limited vegetation. however, dry conditions and strong winds can increase the risk. bushfire risk profile. Key factors include distance to classified bushland, vegetation type, slope, and historical bushfire activity in the region. The Queensland fire authority maps bushfire-prone areas and assigns BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings.

While not heavily forested, some areas near Bongaree are designated as bushfire prone.

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

Bongaree sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 8.9% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 69.2% 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 Bongaree.

On ClimateNest's 0โ€“10 suburb hazard index, Bongaree scores 3 for bushfire risk โ€” a lower exposure relative to the Australian suburb range. For comparison, properties in Bongaree can still sit well above or below this suburb average depending on elevation, distance to waterways or vegetation, and local drainage.

Bongaree located in Coastal QLD (postcode 4507), is a Queensland suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $675,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Bongaree.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Bongaree is extreme heat (score 6/10), with moderate exposure. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising significantly (+40% by 2030). These suburb-level signals help prioritise which properties need the closest look โ€” the actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.

Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Bongaree, extreme heat is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Bongaree are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandWithin 1km
BAL Overlay / ZoneQld Fire and Emergency Services Bushfire Prone Area Map
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater drainage systems to reduce the risk of flash flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Est. cost: Medium

Strengthen coastal defenses

Long-term

Construct seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and storm surge.

Est. cost: High

Implement heatwave early warning system

Immediate

Develop a heatwave early warning system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide advice on how to stay safe.

Est. cost: Low

Promote water conservation

Near-term

Encourage residents to conserve water through education campaigns and incentives.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Moreton Bay Regional Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 31 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bongaree in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Bongaree 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 Bongaree?

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

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 Queensland fire authority for property-specific guidance.

What are the main climate risks in Bongaree?

ClimateNest's suburb model rates Bongaree's dominant climate risk as extreme heat at 6/10 on a 0โ€“10 index, followed by damaging wind (6/10) and severe storm (6/10). These are suburb-level averages โ€” an address-level report is needed to confirm the risk of a specific property in Bongaree.

What share of Bongaree is exposed to high riverine flood risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.4% of Bongaree in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 74.5% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform โ€” individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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