Bushfire risk in Bardwell Valley (2207)

Bardwell Valley (2207) is located in the Bayside LGA. Whether a property in Bardwell Valley is on bushfire-prone land depends on its proximity to vegetation classified by the RFS as a potential fire hazard. The classification has direct consequences for Building Code of Australia requirements if you plan to build or substantially renovate.

2207

Bushfire risk

NSW Rural Fire Service · Bush Fire Prone Land layer

Exposed land2.9%of postcode area

Low

By vegetation category

NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (CC BY 4.0) · Includes 100 m buffer for Cat 1/3, 30 m for Cat 2

A bushfire-prone land classification does not mean a property is uninsurable or unbuildable. It means construction must meet higher standards (typically BAL-12.5 or above under AS 3959). These standards add cost but also improve resilience. Insurers assess bushfire risk independently, so two adjacent properties can attract different premiums depending on their vegetation buffer and construction type.

Bushfire risk in nearby suburbs

Botany 2019 Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 Mascot 2020 Arncliffe 2205 Bardwell Park 2207 Sans Souci 2219

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