📮 Yea postcode: 3717

Bushfire Risk in Yea, VIC: 2026 Assessment

Yea, Victoria· Murrindindi· 3717
Yea is located in a bushfire-prone area. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires, posing a significant threat to properties and lives.Updated 3 Apr 2026

Bushfire Risk Score

7.0/10

Yea is located in a bushfire-prone area. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires, posing a significant threat to properties and lives.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Yea is located in a bushfire-prone area. Drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires, posing a significant threat to properties and lives.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Yea, VIC
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
3717
Highest high-risk exposure
10% of land (bushfire)

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Yea, Victoria, has a yea is located in a bushfire-prone area. drier conditions and higher temperatures are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires, posing a significant threat to properties and lives. bushfire risk profile. Key factors include distance to classified bushland, vegetation type, slope, and historical bushfire activity in the region. The Victoria fire authority maps bushfire-prone areas and assigns BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings.

The entire Murrindindi Shire is considered a bushfire-prone area.

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

Yea sits within ClimateNest's suburb-level hazard model for bushfire risk. 10% of the suburb's land area is mapped in high-risk bushfire zones and 66.4% 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 Yea.

Yea (postcode 3717) 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 (10% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (7.1% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (6.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Yea — 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 state forests
BAL Overlay / ZoneBushfire Management Overlay
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2019
Moderate

Bushfires impacted areas surrounding Yea, leading to evacuations and property damage.

2009
Catastrophic

The Black Saturday bushfires caused widespread devastation in Victoria, including areas near Yea.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve Flood Defenses

Near-term

Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flood risk, such as levees and improved drainage systems.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Preparedness

Immediate

Implement bushfire mitigation strategies, such as fuel reduction and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Management Plan

Near-term

Develop and implement a heatwave management plan to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Community Awareness Programs

Long-term

Conduct community awareness programs to educate residents about climate change risks and adaptation strategies.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Murrindindi Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 3 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yea in a bushfire prone area?

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

BAL ratings in Yea 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 Yea?

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

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 Victoria fire authority for property-specific guidance.

What share of Yea is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 10% of Yea in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 66.4% 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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$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
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climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

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