Bushfire Risk in Cooee, TAS: 2026 Assessment
Bushfire Risk Score
4.0/10The risk of bushfires in Cooee is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase bushfire frequency and intensity.
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- The risk of bushfires in Cooee is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase bushfire frequency and intensity.
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Cooee, TAS
- Overall Risk
- Medium
- Postcode
- 7320
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 9.2% of land (riverine flood)
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Cooee, Tasmania, has a the risk of bushfires in cooee is moderate, with some areas bordering bushland. drier conditions and higher temperatures are projected to increase bushfire frequency and intensity. bushfire risk profile. Key factors include distance to classified bushland, vegetation type, slope, and historical bushfire activity in the region. The Tasmania fire authority maps bushfire-prone areas and assigns BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings.
Check with the local council for specific bushfire-prone area designations.
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Cooee, 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 Cooee including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Cooee sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 5.9% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 69.5% 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 Cooee.
Cooee (postcode 7320) 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 (9.2% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (6.5% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (5.9% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Cooee — 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
Bushfires in nearby areas caused smoke haze and increased fire danger in Cooee.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve Coastal Defenses
Near-termInvest in seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and storm surges.
Est. cost: High
Upgrade Drainage Infrastructure
Near-termImprove drainage systems to reduce the risk of flooding from increased rainfall intensity.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop Heat Action Plan
ImmediateImplement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Bushfire Preparedness
ImmediatePrepare your property for bushfires by clearing vegetation and creating a defensible space.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cooee in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Cooee may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Cooee 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 Cooee?
BAL ratings in Cooee 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 Cooee?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Cooee 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 Cooee?
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 Tasmania fire authority for property-specific guidance.
What share of Cooee is exposed to high riverine flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 9.2% of Cooee in high-risk zones for riverine flood, with a further 70.9% 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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