📮 Kingston postcode: 7050

Bushfire Risk in Kingston, TAS: 2026 Assessment

Kingston, Tasmania· Kingborough Council· 7050
Kingston has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.Updated 3 Apr 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

4.0/10

Kingston has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Kingston has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. Drier conditions and higher temperatures could increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Kingston, TAS
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
7050
Highest high-risk exposure
11.4% of land (surface flood)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Kingston, Tasmania, has a kingston has a moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding bushland. drier conditions and higher temperatures could 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 Tasmania fire authority maps bushfire-prone areas and assigns BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings.

Residents should maintain firebreaks and have a bushfire survival plan.

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

Kingston 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 82.2% 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 Kingston.

Kingston (postcode 7050) 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 surface flood (11.4% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (10.2% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (6.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Kingston — 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 reserves.
BAL Overlay / ZoneBushfire-prone area overlay applies to parts of Kingston.
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2013
Minor

A bushfire near Kingston threatened properties, but was quickly contained by firefighters.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade flood defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to protect properties from flooding, such as levees and drainage improvements.

Est. cost: High

Improve bushfire preparedness

Near-term

Implement measures to reduce the risk of bushfires, such as fuel reduction and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Develop a heatwave response plan

Immediate

Establish a plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves, such as cooling centers and public awareness campaigns.

Est. cost: Low

Protect coastal areas

Long-term

Implement measures to protect coastal areas from sea level rise, such as seawalls and beach nourishment.

Est. cost: High

Council & Emergency Services

Kingborough Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 3 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Kingston 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 Kingston?

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

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 Kingston is exposed to high surface flood risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 11.4% of Kingston in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 81.8% 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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